Dane County Clerk of Courts

OWI Treatment Court

Have you been charged with OWI 3rd with a Blood Alcohol Content of .20 or higher?

Would you like to quit drinking, but need support and treatment?

Dane County OWI Treatment Court is here to help you

Benefits of OWI Court

Alcohol and/or Other Drug assessment (evaluación) and treatment
Treatment programs qualify toward the Intoxicated Driver's Program and getting your license back
Assistance with treatment costs
Improve your chance for a sober and healthy life
Support of the OWI Court Team
Increasing public safety by reducing further drunk driving events

Mission

Through the use of intensive case management, treatment, and judicial oversight, Dane County OWI Court will promote public safety by ensuring offenders receive the necessary treatment, thereby eliminating further drinking and driving events.

Eligibility

OWI 3rd Conviction
BAC .20 or higher and Refusals
Offender must be placed on probation, mandatory compliance with OWI Court as a condition
Adult (Age 18 or older)
Resident of Dane County
Not currently or previously charged in conjunction with an OWI related death or serious personal injury
Finding of Dependency or Suspected Dependency on assessment

Program

Upon conviction and placement on probation, you will serve your mandatory minimum jail time
Journey Mental Health will meet with you to conduct an assessment
Your Probation/Parole Agent will meet with you to discuss your strengths and goals and you will develop a plan together to assist in achieving those goals.
You will be placed on a Sobrietor to monitor your alcohol usage.
You may volunteer to receive pharmacological treatments to assist you in your treatment goals.
You will be referred to treatment based upon your assessment.
You will be expected to follow all program rules and expectations
If you fail to follow program rules and expectations, you may receive sanctions up to and including jail detention.

Benefits of a Sober Life:

Mental Clarity
Financial Stability
Improved Health
Improved Relationships
Employability
Reliability
Improved Success in All Areas of Your Life

A Cooperative Effort Between the:

WI Department of Corrections
WI Department of Health Services
Dane County Courts
District Attorney's Office
Public Defenders Office
Dane County Sheriff's Office
Dane County Department of Human Services
Journey Mental Health

For more information, please contact your attorney or OWI Treatment Court at Journey Mental Health Center: (608) 280-2652.

Dane County OWI Treatment Court Program Policies and Procedures Manual