STATE v. MEYER


930 A.2d 428 (2007)

192 N.J. 421

STATE of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Jason G. MEYER, Defendant-Respondent.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided September 19, 2007.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Samuel J. Marzarella, Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor, argued the cause for appellant (Thomas F. Furguson, Warren County Prosecutor and Thomas F. Kelaher, Ocean County Prosecutor, attorneys).

Yvonne Smith Segars, Public Defender, argued the cause for respondent (Ms. Segars, attorney; Stephen P. Hunter, Assistant Deputy Public Defender, of counsel and on the brief).

Sharon Bittner Kean, Morristown, submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey.

Craig R. Levine, Senior Counsel, submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (Mr. Levine and Lowenstein Sandler, attorneys; Mr. Levine, John W. Bartlett and Jody T. Walker, on the brief).


Justice ALBIN delivered the opinion of the Court.

The New Jersey Judiciary created Drug Courts within the criminal part of the Superior Court, Law Division to address the unique problems and needs posed by non-violent, drug-dependent offenders who, through intensive supervision and treatment, have the high potential for recovery and building a productive life. Drug Courts have proven successful in maximizing the rehabilitative prospects of addicted offenders, reducing...

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