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MN SR150

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Sheran

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Recognizes April 16, 2012, as Drug Court Day in Minnesota
  • Acknowledges drug courts as the most effective tool for reducing substance abuse and crime in the criminal justice system
  • Cites evidence from over 100 program evaluations and four meta-analytic studies demonstrating drug courts significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce recidivism at lower cost than other justice strategies
  • Notes Minnesota's drug court growth from 2 original courts in 2001 to over 38 operational drug courts
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to the Blue Earth County Drug Court

Legislative Description

A Senate resolution recognizing April 16, 2012, as Drug Court Day in Minnesota

Last Action

Referred to Rules and Administration

4/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/17/2012

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