Those of us who give our support to the Escambia County Drug Court believe that it is one of the best in the nation. It is composed of professionals who are devoted to the task of helping those who suffer from the illness of addiction.

Drug Court is a substance abuse treatment program, which is closely monitored by the court. In order to enter the program, each defendant must agree to plead guilty to current charge(s). The program lasts a minimum of one year. After the program is completed, the charges may be dismissed and /or the defendant may avoid a term of incarceration. If the defendant does not complete the program, they will be sentenced according to current charges and their past criminal convictions.

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