Problem-Solving Courts Problem-Solving Courts

New Mexico's Problem Solving Court programs demonstrate excellent performance when compared with national averages and other points of comparison.

• Average NM Drug Court graduate Recidivism Rate is 7.9% during three-year post graduation.
  • National average two-years after graduation, based on a study of 95 of the nations' largest drug courts, is 27.5%.
  • National average for similar offenders who do not participate in drug court is 40-60%.
• Average NM Drug Court Cost-per-client-per-day in FY09 was $25.50.
  • Average NM daily cost of incarceration, both males and females, is $85.39.
• Average NM Drug Court Graduation Rate is 63%.
  • National average for drug court graduation rate is 47%, according to a 2001 meta-study of  drug court evaluations.

Based on the NM Drug Courts for Fiscal Year 2009

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New Mexico's Performance:	National Performance:
NM Performance Measures	NDCI Report Card

NM Performance Measures FY2009