Davis OKs Lawyers Drug Abuse Program
From Staff and Wire Reports
A program to help lawyers with substance abuse or mental health problems was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gray Davis.
Modeled on a similar program for doctors, the attorney diversion and assistance program will direct troubled lawyers to treatment programs and services, as well as conduct education and outreach.
The state Bar of California will charge lawyers a $10 annual fee for the program.
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