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Specialty/Treatment Court

The Washington County Circuit Court offers programs which focus on restoring individuals to being full, productive members of our community.  Each of these programs is supported by a strong collaborative effort and commitment by our community partners.

Mental Health Court is a criminal court program designed for individuals who would struggle to fulfill probation obligations because of a mental health condition. The program consists of three phases, lasts a minimum of one year, and the conditions of probation are tailored to the individual needs of each participant. Upon successful completion of all of the conditions required of him or her, the participant will graduate from the program, and the participant’s probation may be terminated as successful.

Judge Rebecca Guptill administers the Mental Health Court program with representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, the Washington County Probation Department, representatives from the Public Defender’s Office, and representatives from the Washington County treatment community and treatment programs.

Washington County Adult Recovery Court is a collaborative effort led by the Honorable Judge Janelle Wipper involving the Circuit Court, DA’s Office, Community Corrections, the Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Health and Human Services, the defense bar, and the Washington County treatment community and treatment programs.  The mission of ARC is to change people's lives, break the cycle of addiction, reunite families, and promote community safety.​

It is intended for high risk justice involved individuals that have committed non-violent drug related crimes and have not benefitted from previous traditional modes of supervision.
Intensive supervision includes weekly reporting to a judge and probation officer, intensive outpatient treatment, home visits, and regular drug testing. Additional resources and supports allow for an alternative to jail and/or prison for those that are serious about making long lasting positive changes in their lives.

The Washington County Domestic Violence Deferred Sentencing program is a criminal court program designed for individuals who have been charged with a domestic violence offense. Judge Kathleen Proctor administers the Deferred Sentencing Program with representatives from the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, the Washington County Probation Department, and Ridehalgh & Associates law firm.

In order to enter into the program, the participant must plead guilty to one or more of the charges that have been filed against the participant. The participant will sign a Conditional Release Agreement and Deferred Sentencing Agreement placing the participant in the program. As part of the program, the Court will order a series of conditions and release the participant pending completion of the Court-ordered conditions for a period of eighteen (18) months. If the participant completes all of the conditions ordered by the Court in the eighteen (18) month period, then the court will dismiss the participant’s charges.

The Washington County DUII Diversion program is a criminal court program designed for individuals who have been charged with a first time DUII charge. The program lasts a minimum of one year, and there are a number of special conditions of diversion required of each participant. Upon successful completion of all of the conditions required of him or her, the participant will automatically graduate from the program, and the DUII charge will be dismissed.

​The Washington County Veterans Treatment Court program was established to provide alternative sentencing opportunities for justice-involved veterans, whose honorable military service/experience is somehow linked to their criminal conduct. The goal is to enhance public safety by stabilizing, habilitating and reintegrating healthier, law-abiding veterans back into our community.  The program is a four or five phase (depending on assigned track) intervention program for qualified veterans that is complete at a minimum of 12-15 months. The program involves court appearances, community supervision, treatment programs and interventions for substance use, mental health, and other issues. The focus is on building support for a balanced and healthy life.

Visit https://www.washingtoncountyda.org/vtc for more information about the VTC Program, including program eligibility criteria, program structure, and the referral process.