A bill penned by an area state senator is one step closer to becoming law.
Sen. Andre Jacque’s measure aimed at enhancing public safety and efficiency in our justice system by establishing specialized “problem-solving” courts in state law, and providing substance abuse treatment to offenders, cleared an Assembly committee vote this week.
Since its creation in 2005, Wisconsin’s Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant Program has provided effective alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders who need treatment for substance abuse and addiction.
Sen. Jacque tells SeehaferNews.com, “These courts work across multiple disciplines and institutions to use interventions that treat offenders while also holding them accountable for their criminal actions.”
The bill must now pass in the full Assembly and the Senate before heading to Governor Tony Ever’s desk for final approval.
