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Casper municipal court reports reduced recidivism through treatment credits; judge requests security review
Summary
Municipal court judges reported the city's release-to-treatment program has seen roughly 18 of 20 defendants enter treatment with nearly 40% graduating and not reoffending; judges requested council consider closer parking and an executive session to discuss judicial security.
Municipal court judges told the Casper City Council that a program allowing some defendants to be released to residential or outpatient treatment in lieu of serving jail time has reduced recidivism and generated jail-cost savings, and they asked the council to consider security measures for judges.
One judge summarized program outcomes: of about 20 defendants…
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