April 3rd, 2017 by WCBC Radio
A pilot drug court program that began in Allegany County at the end of 2015 is showing some promise- particularly in the recidivism rate. A Drug Court is a special court that hears selected felony and misdemeanor cases involving non-violent, drug-using offenders. The program includes frequent random drug testing, judicial supervision, drug treatment counseling, educational and vocational training opportunities, and the use of court-imposed sanctions and incentives. Allegany County State’s Attorney Michael Twigg said that when he was first approached about the drug court concept- he was a skeptic. The early success however has made him a believer in the program…
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