The McCracken County Drug Court earned its certification under newly revised Kentucky Supreme Court rules and is now discussing how to increase the number of people of color who applied.
Drug courts consistently see lower numbers of Black applicants, and the McCracken County Drug Court aims to increase that number by better addressing applicants needs.
In recognition of the start of National Treatment Court Month, Kentucky Specialty Courts announced Wednesday that McCracken County Drug Court has earned certification under revised Supreme Court rules.
In recognition of the start of National Treatment Court Month, Kentucky Specialty Courts announced Wednesday that McCracken County Drug Court has earned certification under revised Supreme Court rules.
McCracken County scored a 95 out of 100 in the prevention category, 90 out of 100 in the treatment category, and 93 out of 100 in the recovery support category.