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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-2018 Treatment Courts Minutes MEETING MINUTES TREATMENT COURTS SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL November 8, 2018 9:45 AM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Organization Title Status Arrived Name Fred Johnson St. Croix Director, Health & Human Present County Services Scott St. Croix Sheriff Present Knudson County Edward Vlack St. Croix Circuit Court Judge, Branch II Excused County Scott St. Croix Circuit Court Judge, Branch III Present Needham County Mark Lemke St. Croix Supervisor, Division of Present County Community Corrections Mike St. Croix Circuit Court Judge, Branch IV Present Waterman County Brian Smestad St. Croix Attorney manager, OPD Present County Michael St. Croix District Attorney Present Nieskes County Also present, Tina Sitz, Brianna Ginnever, Kim Kitzberger, Brandi Hart, Emily Anderson, Kristin DePrey, and Mike O'Keefe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Treatment Courts Subcommittee of the Community Justice Collaborating Council Regular Meeting August 9, 2018 12:00 PM Minutes from August 9, 2018 were accepted as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT Brian Smestad discussed the qualifying factors u participation, incentives for participation and the need for consistency between branches. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Treatment Court Program Snapshot Kim Kitzberger, Treatment Court Coordinator, provided a handout of the St. Croix County Treatment Court from 1-1-18 through 11-7-18. The snapshot broke down the Treatment Court participants by age and gender, primary drug of choice among participants and point of referral origin for both Track 1 and Track 2 participants. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Treatment Court Track 2 Eligibility Requirements Discussion was held on Treatment Court Track 2 eligibility requirements. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Treatment Court Track 2 Implementation Review Judge Waterman stated that Treatment Court knows the characteristics of the participants in Track 1. At this point, the characteristics of the participants in Track 2 are less clear. Discussion followed regarding what appropriate services are for Track 2 participants. Some participants enter Track 2 at a more advanced level having completed out-patient treatment. The question is whether Treatment Court is still appropriate or if probation is adequate. Mark Lemke discussed whether another assessment should be done between the initial assessment and again after the defendant has completed out- patient treatment. Kristin DePrey noted there are many factors that can change especially if there is a treatment element. Discussion was held regarding what services can be provided prior to sentencing if there is a high risk for relapse, whether Treatment Court may be too much for someone who is completing treatment, and how Treatment Court can be changed so participants can be released if it is not needed. And is it possible to readmit at a later time if needed. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mark Lemke advised another agent may be needed for Track 2 cases. Evaluation will be ongoing. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Kim Kitzberger stated there will be a Treatment Court graduation on December 12, 2018 at 9:30 am in courtroom 4. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned by Judge Waterman at 10:41 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Thursday, March 14, 2019, 9:00 a.m., Government Center - County Board room.