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		Definition: Magistrate Early Referral Into Treatment Program (MERIT) Magistrate Early Referral Into Treatment Program (MERIT) A special program to help defendants who have a drug problem. These defendants go to drug treatment programs as part of their bail.   This publication has been produced with the financial assistance of the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW. The Foundation seeks to advance the fairness and equity of the justice system and to improve access to justice, especially for socially and economically disadvantaged people. http://www.lawfoundation.net.au Disclaimer: any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Law and Justice Foundation's Board of Governors.