RSA 490-G:3 · Definitions

490-G:3 Definitions. – In this subdivision:

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I.

"Alternative drug offender program" means a program offered by a county as an alternative to operating a drug court for nonviolent offenders including diversion programs and programs utilizing intensive probation, random drug testing, and evidence-based cognitive therapy.

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II.

"Best practices" means research-based, specific, practitioner-focused drug court guidance published by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. For alternative drug offender programs, best practices include evidence-based programs which divert nonviolent offenders out of the criminal justice system or utilize intensive probation supervision, sanctions, and behavior therapy to address behavior.

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III.

"Office" means the office of drug offender program coordinator within the administrative office of the superior court.

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IV.

"Drug court" means drug courts as described in RSA 490-G:1 and RSA 490-G:2. Source. 2016, 264:2, eff. June 15, 2016.

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