Special Probation

Mandatory Drug Court

In 2012, the New Jersey Drug Court grew through a $2.5 million pilot program in three counties. This expanded the crimes that can be considered for drug court eligibility. Additionally, this made drug court mandatory for non-violent drug offenders. Furthermore, drug court costs less than imprisonment. Indeed, the state spends $42,000 annually per prison inmate. Drug courts, however, cost $11,300 per inmate, as reported by The Star Ledger.

Under the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice, every defendant must apply for Special Probation (Drug Court) if:
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