Adult Treatment Court

Sauk County Drug Court was established in January 2016 as part of a collaborative effort by the Sauk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to make a positive impact on the criminal justice system in Sauk County.  This program represents the efforts and teamwork of key stakeholders to break the cycle of substance use and reduce crime, making Sauk County a healthier place to live. In 2018, Sauk County Drug Court became Sauk County Adult Treatment Court, due to integrating felony OWI offenses into the program. Due to statutory changes in our program, it can take OWI 4 or less. 

Treatment Court provides individuals the opportunity to change their life circumstances and become alcohol and drug-free.  This is accomplished by comprehensive assessment and treatment for substance use and mental health diagnosis, intensive supervision, random drug and breath testing, regular court appearances, and immediate sanctions and incentives in response to behavior.  Honesty and individual accountability are at the foundation of the Treatment Court Program. 

Sauk County Adult Treatment Court utilizes evidence-based practices in its delivery of services and works in collaboration with community providers for chemical health and ancillary services.  Cognitive behavioral programming and enhanced mental health services are inherent pieces of the program.

By providing coordinated substance abuse interventions with judicial oversight, the likelihood of re-arrest for any offense decreases, resulting in safer communities and crime reduction.  Nationally, meta-analysis studies have shown that “75% of drug court graduates remain arrest-free at least two years after leaving programming.”  These studies have also shown that “drug courts significantly reduce crime as much as 45% more than other sentencing options.” www.nadcp.org

As of 02/2024, we have had 44 graduates from Adult Treatment Court. 

See statistics: https://www.ojp.gov/feature/drug-courts/facts-figures

How to refer an individual to Treatment Court:

Treatment Court referrals can come from anyone including the individual who is in need however, most Treatment Court participants are referred by attorneys, probation agents, or law enforcement officers.

Click the following link to make a referral:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeehjG6twiR-STOc7rNttfPWUQ2tPP1...