Crossposted from the Seattle Times

Four men accepted graduation certificates, commemorative coins, and orders dismissing their criminal cases at a Wednesday celebration marking their completion of the rigorous, five-phase King County Drug Diversion Court program.

Their success represents a significant milestone for the therapeutic court that has now graduated over 3,000 participants since its inception in 1994.

“Welcome to one of the most joyful days we have here in King County Superior Court,” said
Judge Michael Scott, who began his two-year rotation presiding over the court in January. Read more.