Jun 03 2003

Lexington County Adult Treatment Court Awarded More Than $275,000

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded Lexington County a $276,614 grant for the improvement of the Adult Treatment Court. The court provides judicial supervision for nonviolent adult criminal offenders as they participate in addiction treatment services. They also monitor the offenders' progress in treatment to stop their use of drugs, end their involvement in crime and improve their ability to function as responsible citizens. “Drug court is an innovative approach to punishment of non-violent drug offenders,” said Graham.