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Camden County approves opioid-settlement support for drug court after emotional testimony
Summary
The board approved a $65,000 MOU to direct opioid settlement funds to the Brunswick judicial circuit drug court, following a presentation by Judge Steven Kelly and testimony from a program graduate. The county reported $171,906 in opioid settlement funds available.
Camden County commissioners voted to allocate opioid settlement funds to the Brunswick judicial circuit drug court after a presentation from Judge Steven Kelly and testimony from a program graduate.
Judge Steven Kelly described the program as an intensive, phased treatment court that prioritizes high-risk, high-need defendants and mixes court supervision with treatment, employment requirements and frequent drug testing. He told commissioners Camden County’s program has had 61 participants in the recent reporting window with 25 graduates…
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