WHO:

Howard County District Court drug and DUI (alcohol) treatment court

WHAT:

Seven participants in the drug treatment court and the DUI treatment court will celebrate their graduation from this rigorous program, which combines judicial oversight with intensive treatment and supervision. Howard County District Judge Neil Edward Axel will preside over the graduation ceremony. One of the graduates will also give personal remarks about the program.

Maryland’s first drug treatment court began in Baltimore in 1994, and the program has expanded to include more than 40 drug treatment courts throughout the state. Howard County’s drug treatment court began in June 2004, and the program for DUI infractions was added in January 2005.

WHEN:

Wednesday, May. 19, 4:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Howard County District Court Multiservice Building
3451 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City

CALL:

The media is invited to attend. The use of cameras must be approved in advance, and all persons being photographed must give their consent to be photographed. Please contact the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, (410) 260-1488, if you would like to bring a camera or for more information.