Burleigh County, ND – North Dakota faces unique challenges and problems around alcohol. The state has one of the highest rates of alcohol use and binge drinking in the U.S., and 10% of North Dakotans aged 12 and older are either dependent on or have abused alcohol in the past year. Alcohol plays a significant …
San Diego, CA – Like most major metropolitan areas, San Diego County has been challenged with alcohol-related crime, particularly DUI. In a typical year, more than 16,000 adult DUI arrests are made. In 2011, 45% of drivers killed in motor vehicle accidents had a BAC level in excess of 0.08%. In 2011, the South Bay …
Tulsa, OK – The Tulsa Veterans Treatment Court works with military veterans charged with non-violent felonies who struggle with drug/alcohol addictions and/or mental health problems. The court originated in 2008 when county officials realized a significant number of individuals entering the criminal justice system were veterans. In October 2008 alone, 158 veterans were arrested in …
Austin, TX – The Travis County (Austin), Texas, Veterans Court is a pretrial diversion program for veterans charged with non-violent, misdemeanor offenses that may be related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other mental health problems resulting from their military service. The program utilizes the Drug Court model to offer veterans an opportunity to receive …
Billings, MT – The Yellowstone County Veterans Treatment Court is a pre- and post-plea treatment court utilizing the Drug Court Model. It focuses on case management, addiction treatment, and accountability to help veterans with PTSD, chemical dependency, and other mental health issues cope after military service. Many clients receive suspended or even deferred sentences that …
Missoula, MT – Located in the mountainous region of western Montana, Missoula County is primarily rural, with a population of approximately 110,000 residents spread throughout 2,600 square miles. The Missoula Municipal Court started using SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring to address its DUI issue after local media ran several stories about a specific court with a …
Bothell, WA – The City of Bothell straddles King and Snohomish Counties within the Seattle metropolitan area. With two universities within close geographic proximity to Seattle, Bothell has a small-town charm that has attracted a young and affluent population. How is SCRAM CAM Being Used? Within the Bothell Municipal Court, Hon. Michelle Gehlsen is a …
Redmond, WA – The King County District Court (KCDC), East Division is located in Redmond, WA. Recently named one of “America’s Best Cities” (Money Magazine, August 2012) for its quality of life, low crime, and economic strength, Redmond is probably best known as the home of Microsoft Corporation. Within the county’s East Division, the cities …
Pend Oreille County, WA – Located in the extreme northeastern corner of Washington State, Pend Oreille County shares borders with Idaho and Canada and features one of the Pacific Northwest’s most picturesque landscapes and wilderness areas. The county’s name is derived from the French word for “earring,” which early French-Canadian trappers used to describe the …
Kootenai County, ID – Tucked along the sparkling shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene and circled by majestic mountains, Kootenai County is one of the most picturesque places in the northern Idaho panhandle. This attractiveness has led to rapid population growth and the corresponding challenge of increases in DUIs and repeat offenders. According to Kevin Creighton, …