‘It’s saving lives everywhere.’ Treatment services building dedicated to Drug Court founder John Girardeau - Gainesville Times

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‘It’s saving lives everywhere.’ Treatment services building dedicated to Drug Court founder John Girardeau

A crowd gathers Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Judicial Accountability Services building for a dedication naming the building The Judge John E. Girardeau Building for the retired judge responsible for the creation of Drug Court. - photo by Scott Rogers

04222022 GIRARDEAU 1.jpg — A crowd gathers Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Judicial Accountability Services building for a dedication naming the building The Judge John E. Girardeau Building for the retired judge responsible for the creation of Drug Court. - photo by Scott Rogers

Sarah Petrocy entered Judge John Girardeau’s court “beat down” and “broken.” Now 11 years clean, Petrocy got a chance to thank the judge as he was honored for his work in creating the county’s Drug Court program.