MANDATORY SUPERVISION COURT: Blueprint for Success
The FIRST YEAR OF REALIGNMENT 1906 Local Prison Sentences: 93% Drug & Property Crimes MSOs treated as high risk probationers Inconsistent approach amongst justice partners Sending the wrong message
Traditional Criminal Justice System NOT working for Mandatory Supervision If we wanted to reduce recidivism, we had to do something different
Interdependencies in Criminal Justice System Law Enforcement Probation Superior Court Community HHSA District Attorney Public Defender
We looked to what worked in the past Programming in custody with transition to community is critical: Particularly CBT Local Reentry Program Strong partnership between treatment and probation results in improved (LRP) outcomes Need consistent, well defined, and immediate incentives and sanctions Court involvement is paramount Drug and Reentry Courts Prison Reentry Program (SB 618) Changing behavior and becoming healthy takes time, patience, and persistence
Changing the Message: Mandatory Supervision is not Business as Usual Blueprint for Success Accountability Treatment Supervision Evidence Based Practices? Who? When? What? How? Courtroom Process
Overview of the Collaborative Plan Mandatory programming/ treatment/education in custody Court Process Pre-Release Court hearings post-release Seamless transition to community services Multi- DisciplinaryTeam Approach Assessment of the offender 3 Phase Process in the community
Treatment and Programming In-Custody
Mandatory Supervision Inmate Process Orientation class Assigned to a Correctional Counselor Assigned job if applicable Intake Assessment and obtain COMPAS from Probation MDT with inmate, Correctional Counselor, ADPS & PO Develop written Community Reentry Plan (CRP) Assigned and attend appropriate classes Attend Mandatory Supervision Court Complete reentry class
Offender assigned to participate in the appropriate programming Psychosocial groups Substance Abuse Treatment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Vocational Classes
Programming in JAIL Core Classes Orientation Probation 101 Thinking for a Change 24 hrs Substance Abuse 15 hrs Relapse Prevention 18 hrs GED varies Reentry class 6 hrs Supplemental classes Anger Management Life Skills HIV Serve Safe Food Handlers Anti-Theft Computer Graphics Parenting
Pre-Release Planning Reentry Class 60 days prior to release Update of the case plan using MDT process Review of progress in custody for Court Goals by Offender
The Court Process
Pre-Release Court Hearing 30 days prior to release Reports submitted Sheriff s Community Reentry Plan and Custodial Progress Probation Report with transition plan, programming, updated conditions and home check Assessment results Collaborative Court Model Reinforce Defendant s obligations during MS Facilitate discussion Identify any gaps between risk and needs and the case plan Determine future court dates
Post-Release Court Hearings Progress Reviews Phase Up/Down Sanctions/Incentives Warrants Modifications New Convictions Misdemeanor referred back to MS Court Judge Felony must be resolved with MS case as part of disposition
Transition to the Community Case plan reviewed with managing Probation Officer in a specialized caseload and team Alcohol and Drug Programming Specialists In-Custody Probation Officer Mental Health Clinician
3 Foundation Phases in the Community Phase One: GPS Monitoring for at least 2 weeks post incarceration Alcohol/Drug Treatment or Rehabilitation if appropriate Meeting with Probation Officer 1-2/wk Strict curfew and randomized drug testing Attend status hearings in Mandatory Supervision Court Must meet milestone to graduate to Phase Two
Foundation in the Community Ongoing Compliance and Progress Phase Two: Meet with Probation Officer at least 2 to 3 times per month Continued random drug testing and searches Must meet milestones to graduate to Phase Three including attending court hearings, clean drug tests, sanction free, and proof of progress
Foundation in the Community Ongoing Compliance and Progress Promotion of Self-Sufficiency and Aftercare Phase Three: Completed mandatory conditions of supervision Demonstrated abstinence from drugs and alcohol Successfully worked through case plan Subject to random searches and testing, but commensurate with compliance and successful reintegration into community Meet with probation every month or as requested Social stability (employment, education, volunteer work)
How s it Going So Far? 10 months of experience...
Preliminary Results 304 Cases have been reviewed pre-release (276 Defendants) 697 Review Hearings thus far Education of Offenders, Attorneys and Bench Consistency increased Splitting right cases for right reasons More immediate consequences for behavior Offenders getting enhanced supervision, drug testing, treatment options Lower recidivism rate for these MSO Court Offenders than those with a Straight Sentence
The Challenge Use of Evidence Based Practices Training Courtroom applicability Acceptance and Shift from efficiencies to effectiveness Increased Programming in Custody and Community, Dual Diagnosis, Employment, and Housing Creativity and Accountability Building Trust and Tracking Outomes