How do drug courts operate and what are some common features of these courts?

What will be an ideal response?


Drug courts divert offenders into treatment programs and often suspend sentencing in exchange for successful completion of the program. They tend to be non-adversarial, have ongoing judicial interaction, and maintain partnerships with community agencies. From a drug treatment perspective they build strong partnerships with treatment programs and providers that closely monitor and evaluate the offender's use of drugs and alcohol.

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a. high-activity b. low-activity c. antisocial d. prosocial

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A(n) ________ is a written order, in the name of the state, signed by a judicial officer, exercising proper authority, and directing a law enforcement officer to search for certain specific property and bring it before the court.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The Lindbergh Case is a prime example of failure to secure the crime scene

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Federal law does not permit jurors to take notes during the trial

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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