There is a need to challenge judges to change and expand the drug court concept. Judges have a great impact on clients and their families. It would be helpful if judges could get clients involved in the dialogue regarding their treatment. There is a lack of consistency across municipalities regarding how drug offenses are dealt with. Los Angeles has 300 courts.
Some counties use one court.
Definition of common terms will help reduce emotional tensions. The funds in this program must produce results from a Proposition 36 point of view. Outcomes must be measured against baseline conditions. Concerns for public safety need to be addressed. Drug courts provide a good example of different parts of the system coming together to work things out.