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This 3 page paper examines drug courts around the nation. Drug case processing is discussed in terms of its value and success. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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and processing in each seem to be different (Longshore, 2001). Some handle only minor offenses where others delve into more serious situations (2001). In respect to drug processing, there
are schematic models and then there is the reality (2001). One conceptualization related to these drug courts are found in ten things relayed by the National Association of Drug Court
Professionals (Drug Courts Program Office, 1997 as cited in Longshore, 2001). These are things like frequent drug testing and interaction between the defendant and the judge (2001). These
models are found in different ways in different settings. One example comes from New York. A true model in place for drug processing is that a defendant will appear with
his attorney at a Drug Court and is then advised of a plea offer ("Summary, " 2005). Here, discovery is open by the D.A. (2005). A treatment program is
implemented and usually there is a waiver "of speedy trial and felony hearing" (2005). There is also a waiver of confidentiality that is related to treatment (2005).
Generally speaking, courts cannot obtain medial records without permission. Hence, the client waves his right to privacy in terms of the treatment process. The court creates a contract and
a scheme for the assessment procedure (2005). Next, the judge will refer the defendant for assessment to see whether or not he is eligible for a treatment program; an
evaluation of the treatment agency will be a part of the process (2005). Usually, a treatment agency will have recommendations that are related to a plan of treatment and
additionally, there are linkages which are recommended to community service to help with health care, housing, employment and educational needs (2005). In many ways, at least in this jurisdiction, drug
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