FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2026

 

Government Relations and Public Affairs
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401

 

Media Advisory:
Circuit Court for Harford County Adult Drug Treatment Court celebrates graduates during National Treatment Court Month

On Monday, May 18, 2026, the Circuit Court for Harford County Problem-Solving Adult Drug Treatment Court will celebrate 10 graduates’ successful completion of the program. Since its inception in 2018, 62 participants have improved their lives by completing the program. The Problem-Solving Adult Drug Treatment Court is one of 74 problem-solving courts statewide, which include drug, mental health, veterans, truancy, re-entry, and other court programs. The adult drug treatment court program provides an opportunity for nonviolent offenders who suffer from substance use disorders to receive comprehensive quality treatment and support services, including case management, drug testing, employment assistance, access to educational programs, and assistance in securing housing and state or federal benefits, as applicable.

Judges, court staff, family, friends, prosecutors, and defense attorneys will congratulate the graduates on their success.

WHO:Circuit Court for Harford County Judge Kevin J. Mahoney, presiding
Christopher Schwartfigure, LCPC, CAC-AD, RPS, Maryland Recovery, keynote speaker
Circuit Court for Harford County Adult Drug Treatment Court graduates
WHAT:Circuit Court for Harford County Problem-Solving Adult Drug Treatment Court graduation ceremony
WHEN:Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9 a.m.
WHERE:Circuit Court for Harford County 
Ceremonial Courtroom, Second Floor 
20 West Courtland Street 
Bel Air, MD 21014

NOTE: Please contact the Maryland Judiciary, Government Relations and Public Affairs Division, by email at [email protected] or 410-260-1488, if you plan to attend or have questions. The use of cameras inside the courtroom may be limited. Photographers will be allowed to take pictures of the Adult Drug Treatment Court ceremony. Photographers also will be allowed to take still photography and/or video, but it must be approved in advance. Photographers must ask participants for their consent prior to taking pictures and/or video.

 
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CONTACT:
Nicholas Cavey
Public Information Officer
[email protected]

Terri Charles
Deputy Public Information Officer
[email protected]