This change in philosophy is sup- ported by the Trial Court Performance Standards published by the U.S. Department of Justice.24 The Standards note that ―[e]ffective trial courts are responsive to emergent public issues such as drug abuse‖ and that ―[a] trial court that moves deliber- ately in respo… Continue Reading The Promise of DWI Court: What Does It Mean and Why Should Prosecutors Care?

Topics: Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Courts, DWI, Judicial Function, Problem Solving Courts, Prosecutor