Mexico Announces Plan To Test Special Drug Courts
31 Jul 2009
Submitted by Gina Drew
(AP) Mexico announced a pilot program Monday to have special courts handle cases involving addicted offenders who commit crimes while under the influence of drugs.
"Successful programs like drug courts, which will break the cycle of addiction and crime by mandating treatment for certain offenders, are going to receive strong support," said Kerlikowske, who heads the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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