Media Advisory:
Circuit Court for Baltimore City’s Adult Drug Treatment Court celebrates graduation

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the Circuit Court for Baltimore City’s Adult Drug Treatment Court will celebrate 10 graduates’ successful completion of the program. Since its inception in March 1994, hundreds of participants have improved their lives by completing the adult drug treatment court program, and by breaking the cycle of recidivism. The adult drug treatment court program provides an opportunity for nonviolent offenders who suffer from substance use disorders to receive comprehensive quality treatment and support services, including case management, drug testing, employment assistance, access to educational programs, and assistance in securing housing, and state or federal benefits, as applicable.

Judges, court staff, family, friends, prosecutors, and defense attorneys will congratulate the graduates on their success both in person and via Zoom. In addition, Daniel “Danny” Smith, a retired assignment office supervisor at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, who has worked for nearly 20 years in the justice system and 30 years in the recovery community, will serve as the keynote speaker.

Media are encouraged to attend the graduation, which will be held in person at the Elijah E. Cummings, Jr. Courthouse and livestreamed via Zoom.

NOTE: Please contact the Maryland Judiciary, Government Relations and Public Affairs, by email at [email protected] or 410-260-1488, if you plan to attend or have questions about the event. Cameras will not be allowed in the courtroom during the graduation ceremony, however, members of the media may take photos after the ceremony. Judge Bryant will be available for interviews after the ceremony. All persons being photographed or interviewed should be asked for their consent.