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Local judges, prosecution and partners urge council to back drug court as cost‑effective alternative to incarceration
Summary
Judges and drug‑court staff briefed the council on outcomes: 53 graduates to date and evidence that intensive, treatment‑oriented drug court reduces recidivism and downstream criminal‑justice costs. Presenters framed continued investment in the program as both a public‑safety and cost‑savings measure.
Judges, prosecutors and treatment partners presented the county’s drug court model and results to the Summit County Council, urging continued support and funding. The presentation described drug court as an intensive, multi‑disciplinary supervision program for high‑risk people with substance‑use disorders that combines frequent court contact, treatment, drug testing and community…
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