When was the first drug court opened?
In 1996, the Center for Court Innovation, in partnership with the New York State Unified Court System, opened the Brooklyn Treatment Court, New York City’s first drug court. The court was started with federal grant funding and served as an early test of the drug court model in New York. After three years, and an independent evaluation ...
How does technology help the justice system?
Technology offers justice systems new ways to link offenders to substance abuse treatment and other needed services. In addition, technology enhances the ability of justice systems to monitor offender compliance and provide staff with ongoing training and professional development.
Why is Michael Botticelli called the Drug Czar?
In his keynote address at Community Justice 2014, Michael Botticelli, acting director of The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, explains that he doesn't like the nickname "Drug Czar" because it connotes a militaristic "war on drugs" response to substance-use disorders.
Third Judicial District
Albany County Drug Court Albany County Judicial Center 6 Lodge Street Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518-285-8731 - Contact: Michael Young
Tenth Judicial District
Nassau Treatment Court Nassau County District Court, 1st District 99 Main Street Hempstead, NY 11550 Phone: 516-493-4161 - Contact: Michael Beganskas
Twelfth Judicial District
Bronx Treatment Court Bronx Misdemeanor Treatment Court Bronx Hall of Justice 265 East 161st Street Bronx, NY 10451 Phone: 718-618-3171 - Contact: Martha Epstein
What happens if a judge asks you not to do something?
If a judge asked you not to do something and information comes to light that you did it anyway, a warrant may be issued to have you arrested so the judge can punish you accordingly.
What happens if you don't come to court?
If you didn’t come within the timeframe that you were requested, a judge will force you to appear immediately via arrest.
What happens if you refuse to pay a ticket?
If you’re issued tickets and refuse to pay them, a judge may put out a warrant in order to bring you in so that you can come to an arrangement or be punished for your delinquency.
What happens after a case is made?
After your case has been made, your judge may accept your excuse and let you off with a warning/reschedule your original court date. This result isn’t always what happens though.