Mississippi College Law Review
Publication Date
Spring 2024
Abstract
Broadly, the purpose of specialty courts is to address the needs of the individuals in the criminal justice system to reduce recidivism. Most specialty courts adopt the philosophy that the criminal justice system can do more than just impose sanctions; it can address underlying social and health problems that contribute to criminal behavior. The purpose of this article is to discuss the general advantages and disadvantages of specialty courts and to highlight the importance of using research evaluations to determine if the benefits of specialty courts outweigh the costs. This will help determine if courts have achieved their goal of benefiting defendants, courts, and society.
Recommended Citation
Wood, Emily F.; Miller, Monica K.; and Kaplan, Tatyana
(2024)
"Specialty Courts: Time For a Thorough Assessment,"
Mississippi College Law Review: Vol. 36:
Iss.
3, Article 6.
Available at:
https://dc.law.mc.edu/lawreview/vol36/iss3/6