Austin, Texas USA, October 10, 2005: Judge Joel D. Bennett of Austin presides over the weekly meeting of the Drug Diversion Court, a year-long program for defendants who have been arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance. It relies on frequent drug screening, offers classes and treatment referrals and can result in dismissal of charges if the defendant completes the program successfully. MR SI-0020 SI-0028 ©Bob Daemmrich

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