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Judge Mahoney tells council Hartford County drug court graduates 40 participants; court reports 10% recidivism among graduates
Summary
Judge Mahoney explained Hartford County’s problem‑solving drug court: voluntary referrals, a four‑phase 12–18 month program with clinical evaluation and wraparound services; he said the circuit court has graduated 40 people in six years and reported a 10% recidivism rate for graduates, while noting challenges in housing, transportation and treatment availability.
Havre de Grace — Judge Mahoney briefed the Havre de Grace City Council on the Hartford County Circuit Court drug court program on Nov. 4, describing it as a voluntary, multi‑agency, treatment-centered alternative to traditional prosecution for eligible, nonviolent defendants with substance use disorders.
Mahoney said the court’s model relies on a dedicated team — prosecutors, defense counsel, probation agents, health professionals, treatment providers and law-enforcement partners — to identify high‑risk repeat offenders whose criminal behavior is…
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