Queensland Consolidated Acts

DRUG COURT ACT 2000 - SECT 3

(1) The objects of this Act are--

(a) to reduce the level of drug dependency in the community and the drug dependency of eligible persons; and

(b) to reduce the level of criminal activity associated with drug dependency; and

(c) to reduce the health risks associated with drug dependency of eligible persons; and

(d) to promote the rehabilitation of eligible persons and their re-integration into the community; and

(e) to reduce pressure on resources in the court and prison systems.

(2) The objects are to be achieved by establishing drug courts.