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Author: Florida. Supreme Court Task Force on Treatment-Based Drug Courts

Title: Report on Florida's Drug Courts

Summary: This report explores the evolution of drug courts in Florida and its contribution not only to the justice system, but to Florida as a whole. It will also recommend how the process can be expanded to contribute to a better Florida. Specifically, this report set out to accomplish the following objectives: 􀂾 identify the problems caused by substance abuse within the justice system; 􀂾 trace the history and current status of drug courts in Florida; 􀂾 reference legislation relating to drug courts; 􀂾 describe how the creation and development of the drug court has improved the justice system and society as a whole through lower recidivism and cost savings in jail and prison beds; 􀂾 explain the current funding structure and identify future needs; and 􀂾 provide recommendations on the steps to be taken to integrate drug court into mainstream judicial processing.

Details: Tallahassee, FL: Office of the State Courts Administrator, 2004. 52p.

Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 11, 2011 at: http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/bin/dcreport.pdf

Year: 2004

Country: United States

URL: http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/bin/dcreport.pdf

Shelf Number: 121295

Keywords:
Drug Courts (Florida)
Drug Offenders
Drug Treatment