'Due Process' wins Emmy Award

"Due Process," a long-running weekly legal program airing on PBS, has won an Emmy Award for best Public/Current/Community Affairs program for its "Treatment Court" episode. The award was announced at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 2010 Michigan Emmy Awards on Saturday, June 5, at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. "Due Process" is hosted by attorney Henry Baskin and produced by Mitch Jacobs, Jacobs Productions. The program has been on the air for 26 seasons, making it one of the longest running programs in Michigan television history. This is the first Emmy Award for the program as well as the first time "Due Process" submitted a nomination for the award. "Everyone involved with 'Due Process' strives to produce quality and informative shows that will provide the public with simple and helpful information about common legal issues, so it is a true honor to receive this award," Baskin said. "Many thanks go to 'Due Process' producer Mitch Jacobs, PBS and to our underwriters Meade Lexus and Newsradio WWJ-950." "Treatment Court," the Emmy Award winning episode, was an in-depth look at the adult treatment court and its effectiveness at addressing adult felony offenders. In this program, Baskin was joined by the Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Wendy Potts and Shea Pounder, an ex-addict who received assistance through treatment court and is helping others transition to a successful life. "Due Process" is a weekly half hour program that features leading attorneys, noted experts, and prominent public figures brought together to provide viewers simple and helpful information about common legal issues and processes. "Due Process" airs Fridays on Channel 56, WTVS, at 5:30 pm and can also be viewed anytime at www.dueprocess.tv or via Comcast's on-demand service. Published: Wed, Jun 9, 2010

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