Mission Statement: By providing intensive monitoring, individualized treatment, and comprehensive services to substance dependent offenders, the Monroe County Drug Court will enhance public health and safety, reduce recidivism, and enable participants to break the cycle of addiction. 

The Monroe County Drug Court is specialized court docket program that targets criminal defendants and offenders who have alcohol and other drug dependency problems. Drug treatment court is managed by a non-adversarial and multidisciplinary team including a judge, prosecutor, defense attorneys, law enforcement, community corrections, court coordinator, case manager and treatment service professionals.  Treatment Courts are used across the country and are considered by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals as the single most successful intervention in helping lead individuals with substance use disorders out of the criminal justice system. 

Support from stakeholders representing law enforcement, the family and the community is encouraged through participation in hearings, programming and events like graduation. It is based on comprehensive evidence based practices such as offender screening and assessment of risks, needs, and responsivity, judicial interaction, intensive monitoring (e.g., drug testing) and supervision, graduated sanctions and incentives and treatment and rehabilitation services.

For additional information about Monroe County Drug Court, please see attached documents or contact the Drug Court Coordinator Tara Nichols at (608) 269-8821 or tara.nichols@co.monroe.wi.us

Documents:

Monroe County Drug Court Legal Screen and Referral Application August 2024

Monroe County Drug Court Participant Handbook

Monroe County Drug Court Brochure

Additional Resources