Harvey County will be launching a drug court next month for those who have been battling substance abuse and mental health issues. County Attorney Jason Lane and District Judge Marilyn Wilder provided a PowerPoint presentation on Tuesday to the Board of Harvey County Commissioners about what drug court would try to accomplish and how it would operate. Lane cited national statistics that show a reduction of recidivism from 10-15 percent in places with drug courts. He said the reduction was even higher, up to 40 percent, in Kansas for those who successfully complete the program. Wilder invited commissioners and the public to the Oct. 13 launching of the first session.
Source: Harvey County Now
