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Circuit Court for Montgomery County celebrates 30th adult drug court graduation

The Montgomery County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court will hold a virtual graduation on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. This event will recognize seven graduate’s successful completion of adult drug court, a rigorous, court-supervised alternative sentencing program.

The Montgomery County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court is a voluntary adult treatment program for offenders suffering from drug and alcohol dependence. Successful completion of the program includes, but is not limited to, completion of 180 continuous days of sobriety, community service, and approval from drug court judges. Adult drug court staff work in collaboration with prosecutors, defense attorneys, health department officials, community organizations, and law enforcement agencies to guide participants into making healthier lifestyle choices. There have been 337 graduates since the Montgomery County Drug Court program began in 2004.

WHO:         Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge John M. Maloney, presiding
                   Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Debra L. Dwyer
                   Seven (7) adult drug court graduates, their families, and friends

WHAT:       Montgomery County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court’s 30th Graduation

WHEN:       Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 4 p.m.

WHERE:     Virtual Graduation via Zoom for Government

Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1603291327?pwd=aTArekVJZVppYkxueTdLV2pGeXJpUT09

NOTE: Please contact the Maryland Judiciary’s Government Relations and Public Affairs Division by email at [email protected] if you plan on viewing the graduation via Zoom for Government.