Buffalo County

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Start Date: 
2011
Contact: 
Name: 
Brenda Berning
Job Title: 
Community Justice Services Coordinator
Phone: 
(507) 696-7972
Address: 
Criminal Justice Collaborating Council
407 S 2nd Street
Alma, WI 54610

Post-charge Diversion and Deferred Prosecution Program

Start Date: 
2017
Description: 
CJS is a post-charge diversion/deferred prosecution program allowing for diversion from the offender's criminal charges while they receive treatment and services. The CJS program provides individuals the opportunity to change life circumstances and become alcohol and/or drug free. This is accomplished by a comprehensive assessment (LS/CMI) and treatment (chemical and mental health), intensive supervision, random drug and alcohol testing, court appearances, case management meetings, and case plans.
Risk Level: 
High risk
Moderate to high risk
Moderate risk
Risk Assessment Tools: 
LSI-R:SV
LS/CMI
Admission(s): 
Post-adjudication or conviction
Contact: 
Name: 
Brenda Berning
Job Title: 
CJS Director
Phone: 
(608) 685-6798
Address: 
Community Justice Services (CJS)
407 S 2nd Street
Alma, WI 54610
Alternative to Revocation Admission: 
No
Medication Assisted Treatment: 
No