This document summarizes the history and growth of drug courts in Florida from their establishment in 1989 to recent expansions and funding increases. It notes that drug courts were initially mandated in each circuit but became voluntary in 2006, and then expanded again in 2009 through legislative initiative and stimulus funding. Eligibility criteria for drug court have also broadened over time. The goal of recent funding is to serve 4,000 offenders and achieve a 5:1 return on investment through reduced recidivism and associated cost savings.