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Judge outlines treatment court grant and low recidivism rate as council approves contract
Summary
A court representative described a $222,000 state grant for the 23rd District Court treatment court program, reporting a 4% three‑year recidivism rate for program graduates and urging continued funding.
The council approved a fiscal‑year 2025 grant contract with the State Court Administrator’s Office that provides approximately $222,000 to support the 23rd District Court’s treatment court program. A court representative said the program helps keep people out of incarceration and covers drug testing, therapy, housing and transportation barriers to recovery.
“Our recidivism rate for graduates from our program is 4 percent,” the presenter said, noting the state average is about 6 percent and explaining the program retains graduate statistics for three years to measure reoffense rates. The presenter described the program as regional — taking cases from across Wayne County — and credited partnerships with local organizations, including the Veterans Museum.
