The legalization of medical marijuana raises important questions for treatment courts. To what extent do treatment courts have the authority to restrict a participant’s use of medical marijuana? How should treatment courts supervise participants permitted to use medical marijuana? This FAQ document explores the legal status of medical marijuana in the U.S. and the impact of medical marijuana legalization on treatment courts.

Author:

Hon. William G. Meyer (ret.),
Senior Judicial Fellow, Treatment Court Institute

Date: 2022