The Wood County Adult Drug Treatment Court is a cooperative effort between:

• Wood County Courts
• Wood County Criminal Justice Department
• Wood County District Attorney’s Office
• Wood County Sheriff’s Department
• Wood County Human Services
• Wood County Board of Supervisors
• Public Defender's Office
• Wisconsin Private Defense Bar
• Local Law Enforcement Agencies
• Probation and Parole
• Three Bridges Recovery
• Local Treatment and Recovery Resources

Mission

Wood County Adult Drug Treatment Court is a cost-effective and efficient non-traditional judicial model, which is designed to assist criminal justice involved individuals in breaking the cycle of drug use, through routine judicial appearances, intensive supervision, and team decision making, relying on evidence-based principles in an effort to promote community safety.

Goals & Benefits

• To provide early referral, assessment and court intervention
• To connect participants with support networks including recovery coaches/sponsors and individualized case managers
• To promote public safety by reducing recidivism
• To provide tools to participants to maintain a healthy, sober lifestyle, and to increase the number of people who remain alcohol and drug free in Wood County
• To provide community opportunities for treatment and engagement to individuals whose crimes are impacted by their substance use
• To promote recovery and improve the quality of life of the participant and their families

Program Requirements

Requirements include participation in recommended substance use treatment, random drug testing, on-going appearances before the Judge, case management meetings, community supervision meetings, and attendance of support groups (AA, NA, Smart Recovery, etc.). Participants are also required to obtain employment or pursue educational opportunities, participate in pro-social activities, and to pay court costs, restitution, and program fees.

The Wood County Adult Drug Treatment Court involves five 90-day phases, making the program a minimum of 15 months. Phase advancement is based on the accomplishment of goals and program requirements. Participants can expect that advancement through the phases will reduce the amount of supervision while increasing the level of responsibility. Participants are not expected to be perfect, but they are expected to be honest and to make a consistent effort toward growth and recovery.

Eligibility

For all applicants:

• Current Wood County resident
• An individual clinical assessment determining the presence of a substance use disorder and a high need for treatment
• An individual criminal risk assessment determining a risk score of medium or higher
• Voluntary participation in program
• No current or previous offenses that violate TAD (funding source) eligibility criteria
• Law enforcement and District Attorney approval

Eligibility criteria for Post-Adjudication referrals include:

• Some prior felony and/or misdemeanor offenses
• Drug offense or drug-related property offense, such as theft, forgery or burglary (or another offense perpetuated by addiction).
• Applicant must plead guilty or no contest to the offense and be placed on probation.

Eligibility criteria for Department of Corrections Alternative to Revocation (ATR) referrals include eligibility criteria for all applications plus the following:

• A minimum of 18 months remaining on supervision (if no new charges pending)
• On supervision for felony level or misdemeanor + enhancer charges
• Current assignment to Probation/Parole Agent from Wood County (exceptions will be approved by Criminal Justice Coordinator)