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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
Full Document Analysis
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.
The sentencing guidelines many subsequent drug crimes prior to 2024 2025 received mandatory commits to prison.
I have learned that mental health is a far bigger concern than we thought initially.
People (6)
Kitty MicaN/ALead facilitator for the specialty courts presentation.
Lead facilitator for the specialty courts presentation.
Robin SchultzTreatment Court CoordinatorCoordinates both treatment and Veterans Court; oversaw merger with 1st Judicial District.
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Coordinates both treatment and Veterans Court; oversaw merger with 1st Judicial District.
“The screening process... I get them from the county attorney's office, the public defender's office... I'll screen the participants.”
Explaining intake procedures.
Carrie LennonJudgeHandles half of the treatment court load.
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Handles half of the treatment court load.
“I hate to say it, this is super sexist, but for the guys, if they get a good woman who doesn't take any crap, that's the best category.”
Discussing factors for long-term sobriety success.
Mike HayattProsecutorProsecutes for both treatment and veterans courts.
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Prosecutes for both treatment and veterans courts.
“This is really a safety valve of rather than send them to prison and just kind of hope for the best.”
Discussing the role of treatment courts in preventing prison sentences.
Molly BrunerCommunity Corrections DirectorHealth and Human Services department lead.
Health and Human Services department lead.
Jen SchwarzEconomic Assistance DirectorHealth and Human Services department lead.
Health and Human Services department lead.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Scott County Board specialty courts presentation, no date specified