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DRUG REHABILITATION (COURT DIVERSION) ACT 2000 - SECT 3

3 Objects of this Act

(1) The objects of this Act are to reduce--

(a) the level of drug dependency in the community; and
(b) the level of criminal activity associated with drug dependency; and
(c) health risks to the community associated with drug dependency; and
(d) pressure on resources in the court and prison systems.

(2) The objects are to be achieved by establishing a pilot court diversion program--

(a) to identify drug dependant persons who are suitable to receive intensive drug rehabilitation; and
(b) to improve their ability to function as law abiding citizens; and
(c) to improve their employability; and
(d) to improve their health.


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