Scott County Delivers Specialty Courts 11 18 25
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Scott County Specialty Courts (Treatment Court and Veterans Court) overview
Program structure and 5-phase recovery model
Impact of state legislative changes on eligibility and referrals
Collaboration between County Attorney, Public Defender, and Law Enforcement
Role of transformation houses in providing stable housing
Recidivism outcomes and success factors for program participants
Operational refinements and best practice updates
Notable Quotes (3)
If they're in violation of a curfew, the judge can sanction them at their next court hearing... it's usually it's not jail.
AccountabilityExplaining the enforcement of participant rules.
The sentencing guidelines many subsequent drug crimes prior to 2024 2025 received mandatory commits to prison.
LegislationContextualizing legislative impact on court referrals.
I have learned that mental health is a far bigger concern than we thought initially.
Program EvaluationReviewing 8 years of program outcomes.
People (6)
Kitty MicaN/A
Lead facilitator for the specialty courts presentation.
Robin SchultzTreatment Court Coordinator
Coordinates both treatment and Veterans Court; oversaw merger with 1st Judicial District.
Carrie LennonJudge
Handles half of the treatment court load.
Mike HayattProsecutor
Prosecutes for both treatment and veterans courts.
Molly BrunerCommunity Corrections Director
Health and Human Services department lead.
Jen SchwarzEconomic Assistance Director
Health and Human Services department lead.
Places Mentioned
Scott CountyCarver CountyFirst Judicial DistrictMinneapolis
Events & Meetings (1)
- Scott County Board specialty courts presentation, no date specified