Drug court
Drug Court
Drug Court (pronunciation: /drʌg kɔːrt/) is a specialized court system designed to handle cases involving substance-abusing offenders through comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment services, and immediate sanctions and incentives.
Etymology
The term "Drug Court" is a combination of the words "drug" and "court". The word "drug" originates from the Old French "drogue", possibly derived from the Middle Dutch word "droge vate" meaning "dry barrels", referring to medicinal substances. The word "court" comes from the Old French "court", from Latin "cortem", meaning "enclosed yard".
Related Terms
- Substance Abuse: The misuse of drugs or alcohol to a severe degree. Substance abuse can lead to physical and psychological dependence, and is often a key factor in the cases handled by Drug Courts.
- Treatment Services: A broad range of interventions aimed at managing health conditions, often including substance abuse disorders. In the context of Drug Courts, treatment services are typically provided as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
- Sanctions and Incentives: Punishments and rewards used to encourage compliance with court-ordered requirements. In Drug Courts, sanctions might include jail time or increased supervision, while incentives might include reduced supervision or dismissal of charges.
- Supervision: In the context of Drug Courts, supervision refers to the monitoring of offenders to ensure compliance with court-ordered requirements. This can include regular check-ins with a probation officer, drug testing, and court appearances.
- Drug Testing: A technical analysis of a biological specimen to determine the presence or absence of specified drugs or their metabolites. Drug testing is a common component of Drug Court programs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drug court
- Wikipedia's article - Drug court
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