Section 71.24.540. Drug courts.  


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  • The department shall contract with counties operating drug courts and counties in the process of implementing new drug courts for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services.
    NOTES:
    Effective dates2016 1st sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.
    Short titleRight of action2016 1st sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
    Legislative recognition1999 c 197: "The legislature recognizes the utility of drug court programs in reducing recidivism and assisting the courts by diverting potential offenders from the normal course of criminal trial proceedings." [ 1999 c 197 § 7.]
    Severability1999 c 197: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.