Media Advisory
Howard County District Court Offers a “Day in the Life” View of
Problem-Solving Court
(ELLICOTT CITY, Md. – Sept. 30, 2011) On Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Howard County District Court is inviting state and local elected officials, business and community leaders, and members of the media to see a problem-solving court in action and discuss the program’s role in the community.
Problem-solving courts respond to the underlying problems that bring defendants into court—drug or alcohol addiction, mental illness, and/or family or personal issues. Howard County District Court Drug/DUI Treatment Court’s rigorous program combines ongoing judicial oversight with drug and/or alcohol testing, intensive treatment services and supervision. Participation in the program is voluntary. National research shows drug courts are successful and cost-effective for dealing with drug-addicted offenders in the criminal justice system.
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Drug/DUI Treatment Court Ride-Along for Howard County |
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| WHO: |
Judge Neil Axel, Howard County District Court, presiding |
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Wednesday, Oct. 5
9:05 a.m. Meet Bobbie Fine, drug/DUI court coordinator, in lobby and attend pre-court team meeting
10:30 a.m. Adult Drug/DUI Treatment Court session
1 p.m. Pre-court team meeting
2:30 p.m. Adult Drug/DUI Treatment Court session
Wednesday, Oct. 19
9:05 a.m. Meet Bobbie Fine, drug/DUI court coordinator, in lobby and attend pre-court team meeting
10:30 a.m. Adult Drug/DUI Treatment Court session
1 p.m. Pre-court team meeting
2:30 p.m. Adult Drug/DUI Treatment Court session |
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| WHERE: |
Howard County District Court
3451 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, Md. 21043 |
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| CONTACT: |
Call Bobbie Fine, Esq., drug/DUI court coordinator, 410-480-7730, to attend (and to discuss the use of cameras and/or electronic devices) |
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