The 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida celebrated the Drug Court Team on May 11, 2023, in honor of Drug Court Month. The Honorable Hope Tieman Bristol, Honorable Susan L. Alspector, Honorable Kenneth A. Gottlieb and General Magistrate Rudy Morel were presented proclamations from the Broward County Commission with Drug Court Manager Russell Edwards and Early Childhood and Dependency Drug Court Coordinator Trent Baker.
The State of Florida initiated the Drug Court movement in 1989 and created the first Drug Court of the United States in Miami Dade County. Since its creation, Drug Court has continued to reduce crime and provide better treatment outcomes for its participants.
