What is the San Mateo Countys Drug Court Philosophy?
A. The san Mateo County Drug Court addresses the needs of nonviolent drug offenders. This specialized court includes a courtroom-based team approach with a strong judicial leadership role in the processing and treatment of drug cases. With the Judge acting as team leader, probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and treatment professionals work collaboratively to develop a strategy that is in the interests of both the defendant and society.