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TRENTON � The Senate gave final legislative approval today to legislation sponsored by Senators John H. Adler and Shirley K. Turner that would make changes to the State�s Drug Court program to allow more drug offenders to seek treatment for addiction.

�Drug courts distinguish between people who need treatment and people who belong in jail,� said Senator Adler, D-Cherry Hill and Chair of the Committee. �We should make sure sick people get the help they need and save our prison space for real criminals.�

TRENTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Senators John H. Adler and Shirley K. Turner that would make changes to the State’s Drug Court program that would allow more drug offenders to seek treatment for addiction.

“This bill distinguishes people who need treatment from people who need incarceration,” said Senator Adler, D-Cherry Hill and Chair of the Committee. “Let’s help sick people get well and save our prison space for real criminals.”