This sounds like a lot of money to be spending on a bunch of criminals. Is it worth it?

Studies by the Washington State Institute (WSIPP) for Public Policy show that Drug Court is cost effective, when compared to prison and other alternative programs. Drug Court graduates are less likely to commit new crimes, saving all of us money. There are links to the WSIPP studies on the Drug Court main page. 

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1. How does Drug Court work?
2. What does a drug court participant have to do while in Drug Court?
3. Who determines who is eligible for Drug Court?
4. Who is on the Drug Court Team?
5. How long does Drug Court last?
6. How much does Drug Court cost?
7. What if a participant can't afford to pay for the treatment?
8. Can people charged with violent crimes or sex crimes participate in Drug Court?
9. This sounds like a lot of money to be spending on a bunch of criminals. Is it worth it?
10. This sounds like you'll be holding a lot of extra court hearings. How many more people did Island County have to hire to run a drug court?
11. I know someone who would benefit from Drug Court. Who should I contact for more information?