Resolution 19
In Support of ABA Proposed Standard for Procedures in Drug Treatment Courts

WHEREAS, the Conference of Chief Justices recognizes the increasing number of drug treatment courts being established nationwide; and

WHEREAS, the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association has developed Proposed Standard 2.77, Procedures in Drug Treatment Courts; and

WHEREAS, the standard is proposed to ensure that substance abuse treatment is ordered and implemented on the basis of adequate information, in accordance with applicable law, and with due regard for the rights of the individual and of the public; and

WHEREAS, the proposed standard incorporates the 10 Key Components, which define drug treatment courts, as published by the Drug Courts Program Office, U. S. Department of Justice; and

WHEREAS, the proposed standard will assist state courts that are developing and implementing drug treatment courts;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Conference supports the adoption of Proposed Standard 2.77, by the ABA.

Adopted as proposed by the Task Force on Problem-Solving Courts of the Conference of Chief Justices in Baltimore, Maryland on January 25, 2001.

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