This week we’ll look at specialized courts, which exist in part to give defendan

This week we’ll look at specialized courts, which exist in part to give defendants/offenders an alternative from the usual adjudication. Hopefully, you’re a little familiar with these specialized courts, which include drug courts, veteran (military) courts, etc. We’re not going to get too involved in this topic, I just want you to do a little research and give your thoughts in the forum.  
I posted a link to the New York Problem-Solving Court system. (Home of Problem-Solving Courts | NYCOURTS.GOV). Please go through the website and look at some of the links to understand how it works, who is eligible, etc.
For the discussion, post your thoughts on if you think these specialized courts, especially the drug courts, are worth setting up permanently in the state and federal system. In other words, should we incorporate these types of specialized courts in our current judicial system, and if so, where do we draw the line?
Should other specialized courts exist for domestic violence offenders, gang offenses, etc?
At some point, the cost may be more than the benefit of having too many of these courts…. Since we don’t have a research writing assignment this week, please make this a lengthy Discussion post to show you’ve taken the time to go through the website and have a good understanding of how these specialized courts function.  

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