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Circuit judge says adult treatment court reduces recidivism, seeks continued funding
Summary
Chief Judge Jeff Mattis highlighted Oakland County's Adult Treatment Court as an effective, cost-saving alternative for repeat drunk-driving and substance cases, urged continued grant and county support, and noted graduations as tangible outcomes tied to public safety.
Chief Judge Jeff Mattis presented the Adult Treatment Court (ATC) as a cornerstone of the circuit's approach to repeat substance-related offenses, saying the program pairs intensive supervision, counsel and treatment to reduce recidivism and incarceration costs. "It's an intense program, lots of oversight, really good people, good counselors, probation officers," he said, describing ATC as a way to address root causes of repeat offenses while avoiding long-term incarceration when appropriate.
Mattis thanked grant partners and commissioners for funding support and said some budget items tied to the program (staffing and grant management) are already included in submitted requests. Commissioners noted they attend program graduations and described the ATC outcomes as lifesaving and inspiring.
