Post-charge Diversion and Deferred Prosecution Program
Description:
The Richland County Post-charge Diversion Program is merely a policy of the District Attorney's office. There is no formal funded "program." Rather, if the facts of the case and the circumstances of the defendant are appropriate, the disposition of the case may involve a Diversion Agreement. The Defendant must enter a plea to a charge or charges. It is usually for one to four years and has several conditions, which vary based upon the type of case and the perceived needs of the defendant. The follow-up on the Agreement is predominantly handled by probation and parole. To enter into an Agreement, the offender is required to be placed on probation concurrently. Probation violations and the commission of new crimes are by far and away the most frequent basis for the revocation of Agreements. Motions to revoke Diversion Agreements are made on a regular basis and are often granted by the Court. The case then goes to a regular sentencing hearing. Otherwise, if the defendant has complied with the Agreement, the charge is usually dismissed.
Contact:
Name:
Jennifer Harper
Job Title:
District Attorney
Email:
Phone:
(608) 647-3493
Address:
Richland County District Attorney's Office
181 W.Seminary ST
Richland Center, WI 53581
OWI Treatment Court
Start Date:
2017
Description:
Richland County Sobriety Court is a treatment-based alternative to jail, prison, and the standard probation model. The goal of Richland County Sobriety Court is to enhance public safety, persevere families, and improve the lives of all Richland County Residents. These goals are accomplished by providing integrated supervision and evidence-based treatment to moderate or high-risk clientele. This program serves Richland County residents that have been convicted of OWI 3 or 4 and are diagnosed with a moderate to severe alcohol use diagnosis. This is a 5 phase, 14-month minimum program. Honorable Judge Lisa McDougal presides over Richland County Sobriety Court.
Risk Level:
Moderate to high risk
Risk Assessment Tools:
COMPAS (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions)
IDA (Impaired Driving Assessment)
Admission(s):
Post-adjudication or conviction
Contact:
Name:
Brandi Christianson
Job Title:
Treatment Court Coordinator
Phone:
(608) 649-5784
Address:
Sobriety Court
221 W Seminary St
Richland Center, WI 53581
Alternative to Revocation Admission:
Yes
Medication Assisted Treatment:
Yes
Adult Drug Court
Start Date:
2022
Description:
Richland County Drug Treatment Court is a treatment-based alternative to jail, prison, and the standard probation model. The goal of Richland County Drug Treatment Court is to enhance public safety, persevere families, and improve the lives of all Richland County Residents. These goals are accomplished by providing integrated supervision and evidence-based treatment to moderate or high-risk clientele. This program serves Richland County residents that have drug-related convictions and are diagnosed with a moderate to severe substance use diagnosis. This is a 5 phase, 14-month minimum program. Honorable Judge Lisa McDougal presides over Richland County Drug Court.
Risk Level:
Moderate to high risk
Risk Assessment Tools:
COMPAS (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions)
Admission(s):
Post-plea/pre-adjudication or conviction
Contact:
Name:
Brandi Christianson
Job Title:
Treatment Court Coordinator
Phone:
(608) 649-5784
Address:
221 W Seminary St
Richland Center, WI 53581
Alternative to Revocation Admission:
Yes
Medication Assisted Treatment:
Yes
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Start Date:
2017
Contact:
Name:
B
Job Title:
Treatment Court Coordinator
Phone:
(608) 649-5784
Address:
221 West Seminary St
Richland Center, WI 53581
Alternative to Revocation Admission:
No
Medication Assisted Treatment:
No