a comprehensive and judicially monitored program that assumes responsibility for managing cases involving drug-using defendants through intensive supervision, drug treatment and rehabilitation
a court, or a division of a court, which is responsible for sentencing and supervising the treatment of offenders with drug problems, who have committed an offence under the influence of drugs or to support a drug habit
a court specifically designated to administer cases referred for judicially supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation within a jurisdiction
a full- to part-time court that has been specifically designated and staffed to supervise non-violent felony drug defendants who have been referred to a comprehensive and judicially-monitored program of drug treatment and rehabilitation services
a hub from which programs such as frequent drug testing, judicial and probation supervision, drug counseling and treatment, and educational opportunities radiate
a special court given the responsibility to handle cases involving drug-addicted offenders through an extensive supervision and treatment program
a special court given the responsibility to handle cases involving drug-using offenders through comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment services and immediate sanctions and incentives
a special court given the responsibility to handle cases involving less serious drug using-offenders through a supervision and treatment program
a special court with the responsibility of handling cases of non-violent, drug-affected offenders through the use of intensive treatment and supervision instead of prison
a specifically designated court within a particular jurisdiction to which are referred cases involving drug use offenders who are eligible for court ordered drug rehabilitation through probation, diversion, or pre-trial supervision
Pilot program in the Southport, Beenleigh and Ipswich Magistrates courts. An adult who is drug dependent and facing jail because they have committed an offence may be dealt with by the drug court.• Criminal Courts• Drugs• Duty Lawyer
A special court given the responsibility of select felony and misdemeanor cases involving non-violent drug-using offenders. The program includes frequent random drug testing, judicial and probation supervision, drug treatment counseling, educational and vocational opportunities, and the use of sanctions and incentives.
Special purpose courts aimed at dealing with drug offenders. See also What is a drug Court? on the National Association of Drug Court Professionals site.
Drug courts are specialized courts designed to handle cases involving offenders who abuse addictive substances. The judiciary, prosecution, defense bar, probation, law enforcement, mental health, social service, and treatment communities work together to break the cycle of addiction.
