Wisconsin treatment courts are specialized, problem-solving programs designed to address underlying issues like substance abuse disorders that lead to criminal behavior. They combine judicial supervision with intensive, evidence-based treatment, offering alternatives to incarceration for eligible individuals.

This section presents data on cases for which the DA’s Office has reviewed charges and referred the case to either alcohol treatment court or drug treatment court.

Why is this important? Understanding what cases are diverted or deferred and the rate of successful program completion provides information on whether the alternative minimizes unnecessary punitiveness and maintains community safety.