IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 8.730(A)

ALACHUA COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY BOARD

Whereas, the Legislature of the State of Florida in enacting the "Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act" set forth in Chapter 893 of the Florida Statutes, recognized society's need to prevent, punish and treat drug abuse, see sections 893.16 and 939.017 of the Florida Statutes (1993) and sections 893.165, 938.13 and 938.23 of the Florida Statutes (1998) and
 

Whereas, the judiciary of the Eighth Judicial Circuit seeks to implement a comprehensive anti-drug abuse program in cooperation with local government and the citizens of Alachua County, Florida; and
 

Whereas, the Alachua County Substance Policy Board was created to identify, develop and suggest a comprehensive anti-drug abuse program thereby enabling the criminal justice system to discharge the mandate under Chapter 893 of the Florida Statutes; it is therefore
 

ORDERED that the Alachua County Substance Abuse Policy Board established on June 23, 1995, shall continue its functions under the By-Laws adopted by the Board on May 13, 1999.
 

ORDERED on August 14, 2000.
 
 
 

/s/ 

ROBERT P. CATES, CHIEF JUDGE