3793.18 Program providing information and services to courts.

3793.18 Program providing information and services to courts.

The department of alcohol and drug addiction services promptly shall develop and maintain a program that continually provides the courts of this state with relevant information pertaining to alcohol and drug addiction services and programs available both within their jurisdictions and statewide in order to facilitate the ability of the courts to utilize treatment and rehabilitation alternatives in addition to or in lieu of imposing sentences of imprisonment upon appropriate offenders.

Effective Date: 08-22-1990