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Judge outlines Harford County drug court model, cites 40 graduates and ~10% recidivism rate
Summary
Judge Mahoney told Havre de Grace council that Harford County’s voluntary drug court (operating since 2018) uses a team-based clinical model, expects 12–18 months for completion, has produced about 40 graduates and reports a recidivism rate of roughly 10% among graduates; he emphasized persistent challenges including housing, transportation and employment.
Judge Mahoney presented Harford County Circuit Court’s drug court program to the Havre de Grace council on Nov. 4, describing the program’s structure, outcomes and operational challenges.
Mahoney said the drug court is a voluntary, problem-solving court that pairs judicial oversight with a multidisciplinary team — prosecutors, defense counsel, treatment providers, probation agents and public-health partners — to keep participants engaged in treatment and supervision. He described a four-phase program that typically takes about a year to 18 months to complete, noting that participants come from referrals, probation violations or new…
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