ANITA ALVAREZ STATE S ATTORNEY

ANITA ALVAREZ STATE S ATTORNEY

ALTERNATIVE PROSECUTION AND SENTENCING UNIT MARK KAMMERER, M.S., LCPC - SUPERVISOR AMRITH K. AAKRE - ASSISTANT STATE S ATTORNEY SARAH KAUFMAN - ASSISTANT STATE S ATTORNEY (CURRENT DATA AS OF June 30, 2015)

Second Largest Unified Criminal Court System Nationwide Pursuant to the 2010 Census, population is 5.2 MILLION Cook County s population is LARGER than that of 29 Individual states AND the combined populations of the seven least populated states. Population includes Chicago and over 130 towns, villages, and municipalities (divided into 30 townships),

COOK COUNTY STATE S ATTORNEYS OFFICE Largest Prosecutor s Office in Illinois, and Second Largest Prosecutor s Office Nationally Responsible for prosecuting all Felony and Misdemeanor cases in Cook County Main Concern is PUBLIC SAFETY Prosecuted a total of 39,250 Felony Cases and 288,904 Misdemeanor Cases in 2014. Assists thousands of Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence annually. Serves as Legal Counsel for the Government of Cook County in a Civil capacity, including the Cook County Sheriff s Office, Cook County Health & Hospital Systems, and all other County related public agencies and employees.

Gives Offenders an Opportunity to Avoid Traditional Prosecution and Incarceration MUST be Non-violent Offenders Post-conviction, Pursuant to a Plea of Guilty Treatment based Probation Non-violent Offenders Victim Must Agree Victim MUST Agree Misdemeanor and Felony Offenses Included Eligibility Determined by the Prosecution, based upon Statutory criteria Charges are Dismissed upon Successful Completion Expungable If Probation is Successfully Completed, Cases will be Dismissed Expungeable

Outcome Eligibility Services Program Pre Plea Post Plea Bond Court Initiative Drug School Misdemeanor Deferred Prosecution Felony Deferred Prosecution Drug Treatment Court Mental Health Treatment Court Veterans and Servicemembers Treatment Court Access to Community Treatment Adult Redeploy Illinois Probation 4 sessions with a duration of 2 ½ hours each. The sessions, provided by licensed treatment providers, are focused on substance abuse education. Veterans are sent to Jesse Brown VA or Hines VA for assessment and services. Behavioral health defendants meet with a licensed community health provider. 12 month program focused on education, employment, community service, and treatment linkage. Service partners include Presence Health, TASC, and Chicago City Colleges. 18 months of treatment probation focusing on providing the participant with treatment, housing, and employment opportunities. 24 months of intensive probation focusing on providing treatment, housing, and employment services. 24 months of probation focusing on providing any employment, housing and any necessary treatment. The program s case managers are federal VA employees. 18 months of intense probation. Program treats participants criminogenic and behavioral health needs in a community setting. Intense probation for those already on probation for drug related offenses, including retail theft and burglary, with a high risk of failing. Involves swift and certain response to any form of non-compliance and rewards positive behavioral changes. No Felony or misdemeanor drug possession No violent convictions within last 10 years No drug dealing background Eligible every 3 years Veteran status or behavioral health need Misdemeanor charge No violence, weapons, or DUI charges Victim approval No felony conviction history No violent convictions within last 10 years Felony charge No violence, weapons, or DUI charges Victim approval No violent convictions within last 10 years Felony charge in Chicago Felony or misdemeanor charge in suburbs No violence, weapons, or DUI charges No violent convictions within last 10 years Signs of drug abuse Felony charge in Chicago Felony or misdemeanor charge in suburbs No violence, weapons, or DUI charges No violent convictions within last 10 years Psychiatric diagnosis Felony charge in Chicago Felony or misdemeanor charge in suburbs No violence, weapons, or DUI charges No violent convictions within last 10 years Verified military service Felony drug or retail theft charges No violence, weapons, or DUI charges No violent convictions within last 10 years On probation for nonviolent charge At risk of incarceration in Illinois Department of Corrections Statistics Successful CASE DISMISSAL Cases dismissed: 45,000+ Grad rate: 90% 89% of grads have no drug arrest 1 year after completion >80% of grads have no arrest in 3 years after completion CASE DISMISSAL Cases dismissed: 1400 Grad rate: 92% >70% of grads have no arrest 1 year after completion 95% of grads have no felony arrest 3 years after completion CASE DISMISSAL Cases dismissed: 883 Grad rate: 77% 85% of grads have no arrest in 1 year after completion 98% of grads have no felony arrests PROBATION TERMINATED SATISFACTORIL Y = DISMISSAL Participants: 3000+ Grad rate: 50% 94% of grads have no arrest 1 year after completion 87% of grads have no drug arrest 3 years after completion PROBATION TERMINATED SATISFACTORIL Y = DISMISSAL Participants: 753 Grad rate: 48% 87% of grads have no felony arrest 1 year after completion 93% of grads have no felony conviction 3 years after completion 92% decrease in days in custody for all participants PROBATION TERMINATED SATISFACTORILY = DISMISSAL Participants: 297 Grad rate: 66% 90% of grads have no felony arrest in 1 year after completion 62% of grads have no felony arrest 3 years after completion 84% decrease in total arrest 89% decreases in days spent in custody PROBATION TERMINATED SATISFACTORILY = DISMISSAL Participants: 84 Program is less than a year old PROBATION TERMINATED SATISFACTORILY Participants: 408 Grad rate: 68% 85% of participants terminated their probation satisfactorily Only 3% terminated their probation unsatisfactorily, resulting in a sentence to IDOC Annual Cost Savings: $700,000 to $1 million

CASE VOLUME OF ALTERNATIVE PROSECUTION AND SENTENCING PROGRAMS In 2014, the total of all Alternative Prosecution and Sentencing cases was 7,272. The anticipated monthly volume is expected to continue to increase, exceeded 2,900 cases for the first time in May, 2015.

EVOLUTION OF DEFERRED PROSECUTION IN COOK COUNTY (TIME LINE) 1972 1998 2004 (DRUG SCHOOL) (DRUG Court) (MENTAL Health Court) 2009 2011 2013 2015 (VETERANS COURT) (FELONY DEFERRED (MISDEMEANOR DEFERRED (SMART Prosecution Prosecution Program) PROSECUTION PROGRAM) Program/MDPP Expansion)

CURRENT AREAS OF FOCUS IN ALTERNATIVE PROSECUTION/SENTENCING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE METHODS - INITIAL ASSESSMENT - CLINICAL ASSESSMENT - RISK ASSESSMENT - CLEARLY DEFINED LEGAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - BENEFIT STATUS/ACCESS TO RESOURCES - ON-GOING, PROGRAMMATIC INTERVENTIONS EXTERNAL RESEARCH/EVALUATION PARTNER COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING/EXTENSIVE DATA COLLECTION PROGRAMMATIC IMPACT (COST SAVINGS, REDUCED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY) COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT EARLY INTERVENTION - IN THE LEGAL PROCESS - IN THE EVOLUTION OF THE OFFENDER S AREA OF IMPACT COMMUNITY-BASED AS OPPOSED TO CUSTODY-BASED INTERVENTIONS PRACTICAL, QUALITY-OF-LIFE FACTORS

RISK AND NEEDS MATRIX (INCLUSION IN PROGRAM PLACEMENT DETERMINATION) NOT USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY RISK = CHANCE FOR RE-OFFENDING NOT NECESSARILY A RISK FOR VIOLENCE OR DANGEROUSNESS A DIFFICULT PROGNOSIS/MAY BE UNRECEPTIVE TO TREATMENT - THE HIGHER THE RISK, THE MORE INTENSIVE THE PROGRAMMING AND SUPERVISION NEEDS TO BE NEEDS = A CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF INTERVENTION REQUIRED BASED UPON DIAGNOSIS, SEVERITY OF SYMPTOMS/ADDICTION, HISTORY GROUPS SHOULD NOT BE MIXED IN TERMS OF NEEDS OR RISK

Risk and Need Matrix High Needs Low Needs High Risk Standard Track Accountability, Treatment, & Habilitation Supervision Track Accountability & Habilitation Low Risk Treatment Track Treatment & Habilitation Diversion Prevention

Practical Implications High Needs Low Needs High Risk Status hearings Treatment & habilitation Compliance is proximal Restrictive consequences Positive reinforcement Prescribed medication VOP / Status calendar Abstinence is proximal Psychosocial habilitation Restrictive consequences No AA or MET Prescribed medication Low Risk Status hearings until stable Noncompliance hearings Treatment & habilitation Treatment is proximal Positive reinforcement Prescribed medication Secondary prevention Abstinence is proximal No AA or MET Individual counseling or stratified groups

The 10 Key Components of a Drug Court 1. Drug Courts integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system case processing 2. Using a non-adversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participants due process rights. 3. Eligible participants are identified early and promptly placed in the drug court program. 4. Drug Courts provide access to a continuum of alcohol, drug and other related treatment and rehabilitation services. 5. Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and other drug testing. 6. A coordinated strategy governs drug court responses to participants compliance. 7. Ongoing judicial interaction with each drug court participant is essential. 8. Monitoring and evaluation measure the achievement of program goals and gauge effectiveness. 9. Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective drug court planning, implementation, and operations. 10. Forging partnerships among drug courts, public agencies, and community-based organizations generates local support and enhances drug court effectiveness.

THE LOYOLA STUDY HIGHLIGHTS (BASED ON LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO S YEAR LONG STUDY OF THE DPP) 76% of participants had additional program requirements beyond meeting with Pre-trial. 22% required to pay restitution These participants took longest time to complete DPP 75% program success rate with dismissal of case Participants with cases involving financial theft/fraud most likely to successfully complete DPP Recidivism: Each additional year of age = decreased likelihood of rearrest by 3% Males = increased likelihood of re-arrest by 47% Each additional prior misdemeanor arrest = increased likelihood of re-arrest by 13% Each additional prior felony arrest = increased likelihood of re-arrest by 18%.

Felony Deferred Prosecution Program ( DPP or Branch 9 Court) Drug School Diversion Program Misdemeanor Deferred Prosecution Program

Why Deferred Prosecution? Once an individual gets that first felony arrest and conviction, there are devastating effects on their life and future opportunities. This type of mistake happens frequently with people who have, prior to this arrest, had no contact with the criminal justice system. Developing an option to address those individuals and their cases so they may avoid that first life-altering felony conviction, while demanding accountability and making any victims involved active participants in the process, was important to the community and our driving force.

TO E T To Expand the Overall Continuum of Interventions Available To Allow Eligible, Non-Violent Offenders to Avoid Prosecution and the Possiblity of a Conviction and/or Incarceration To Promote a Positive, Crime Free Lifestyle To Promote Positive Behavioral Change To Provide and Encourage Linkage to Community Services To Provide and Encourage Funding Coverage for Participants

The Assistant State s Attorneys (ASAs) in the Preliminary Hearing courtrooms follow statutory criteria in reviewing cases & criminal histories for appropriate candidates, and speak to victims regarding making DPP offers on the date of Prelim. Some cases are screened at the Bond Court level and the files are marked to identify the offender as a potential DPP candidate, however no offers are made prior to obtaining the victim s consent.

THE STATUTE: 730 ILCS 5/5-6-3.3

Step 1: What s the Offender s Background? Any non-violent current charge is eligible First felony arrest (*prior Drug School completion or termination is not a bar) No Violence in the criminal background Review includes all police reports, local, state, and federal criminal histories Offenders can participate in DPP only once Restitution is not an issue, but MUST be repaid

FELONY DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM (Percentage of Charged Offenses among Participants)

Step 2: Victim s Consent In all cases involving property owners/victims of crime, the ASAs will contact those Victims and fully explain the DPP to them. Any proof of restitution will be collected for the case file. The ASA obtains written consent of the Victim that the prosecution will be deferred. The ASA executes a Restitution Agreement, if applicable.

Step 3: DPP Offer The ASA will communicate the DPP offer prior to the Preliminary Hearing to the Defense Attorney, who will explain the offer to their client. Once the offender agrees, the offender, their attorney, and the ASA must sign a written DPP agreement. The offender must execute a Waiver of Preliminary Hearing

Preliminary Hearing Waiver & DPP Agreement

Step 4: Administrative Process File-Stamped originals of ALL documents must be placed in the court file. Case is continued one week and transferred to the next DPP court day (DPP meets once a week in a centralized courthouse for all of Cook County). Copies of all documents are placed in the ASA file and sent to the DPP ASAs. Copies of DPP agreements are sent to the Alt Pros supervisor for stat purposes. Alt Pros ASAs handle the DPP court call. DPP ASAs review cases again to verify that the offenders meet the requirements of DPP DPP ASAs generate a court call sheet, which is sent to the Pre-trial Officers and Clerk s office prior to the next court date.

Step 5: Who/What is the DPP Team? The court team consists of the ASAs, Judge, and Pre-trial Service officers. Public Defenders are assigned to the court on a rotating basis Team approach = non-adversarial. Prior to court each week, the team meets for a Staffing, at which time certain cases are discussed and the team decides what the outcome of that matter will be. Pre-trial officers provide reports on each participant s progress & violations. Reports are faxed to DPP ASAs in advance for case prep. The Team decides the outcome of violators at staffing: Status Participants who are in compliance receive 3 month continuances. Participants in violation receive shorter court dates or risk removal of the program. Pre-Trial recommends expulsion from DPP pursuant to their violation reports, and the ASAs and team discuss what the best outcome would be.

Pre-trial Intake Form & Progress/Violation Reports

Step 6: What Happens in Court? Judge will ensure the Prelim Waiver and DPP Agreement are in the court file. Both ASAs and Judge will emphasize all conditions and requirements of the program for successful completion. Any Participants who are seeking a Bond Expansion must file an order with their request at their court date. Public Defender is in court to assist. New Participants will meet with Pre-trial on that FIRST court date for an intake interview and to schedule further appointments. Participants bonds are reduced to an I bond, and any electronic monitoring is removed. Posted bonds may be returned upon the Participants motion with the Clerk s office. Participants meet with Pre-trial monthly, providing proof of employment, education, community service, consistent repayment of restitution via certified check or money order, or participation in other required treatment programs, on each appointment. Compliant and new Participants are given a 3 month continuance and must appear in court on those dates. Participants in violation are given shorter court dates or removed from the DPP.

Step 6.5: Removal Removal = the case is returned to the Chief Judge of the courthouse it came from, where it is superceded by Indictment and an Arraignment date is set (pursuant to the prelim waiver). A Bond Hearing is conducted in DPP on removal day, at which time the Participant may be taken into custody immediately pursuant to the ASAs Petition to Revoke Bail. Cases are removed where the Participant has a number of violations for failure to provide proof of required documents to Pre-trial, fails to comply with the terms of the DPP agreement, fails to appear in court, or is arrested on a new felony offense of any kind. New misdemeanor arrests are tracked for the outcome prior to a decision on removal being made.

Step 7: What Happens at the End? DPP is a 12 month program, requiring compliance throughout. Some Participants require longer to repay the restitution owed. ROCKSTAR status!!! Participants who successfully comply with all requirements may graduate in 9 months. Once a Participant graduates, their charges are Nolle Pros dismissed, and they receive an expungement packet created by the CCSAO. Participants may apply for expungement and have their DPP case removed from their criminal history.

Graduation Expungement Packet

DPP STATS HOW SUCCESSFUL IS IT? Currently, there are 404 active participants in DPP. Over 1,724 admissions and over 962 dismissals since its implementation in 2011. Averaging 33 admissions & 25 felony case dismissals per month. Over 78% successful completion rate! Only 11% of participants are re-arrested while in the Program. One year post-case dismissal, approximately 97% have no new felony arrest. 85% have no arrest of any kind. In 2014, savings to the criminal justice system of over $750,000 (stats current as of March 2015)

Presented by Mark Kammerer, ASA Sarah Kaufman, & ASA Amrith K. Aakre

In case you were curious

EXPANSION OF ALTERNATIVE PROSECUTION/SENTENCING PROGRAMS IN COOK COUNTY 1972: ESTABLISHMENT OF DRUG SCHOOL DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM 1990s: ESTABLISHMENT OF THEFT DETERRENT DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM 1998: ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRST THREE DRUG TREATMENT COURTS (ONE IN CHICAGO, ONE IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS, ONE IN THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS) 2004: ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRST TWO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURTS (CHICAGO, GENDER SPECIFIC IN NATURE) 2007: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DRUG TREATMENT COURT (CHICAGO) 2008: ESTABLISHMENT OF: - WEST SUBURBAN MENTAL HEALTH COURT - WEST SUBURBAN MISDEMEANOR PROSTITUTION COURT 2009: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FIRST COOK COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT (CHICAGO) 2010: ESTABLISHMENT OF: - NORTH SUBURBAN MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT - NORTH SUBURBAN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT - WEST SUBURBAN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT - SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT - SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN DRUG TREATMENT COURT - TRAUMA-BASED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT (CHICAGO) - SOUTH SUBURBAN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT

(CONTINUED) 2011: ESTABLISHMENT OF: - NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT -NORTHWEST SUBURBAN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT - FELONY DEFERRED PROSECUTION COURT PROGRAM -COOK COUNTY FELONY PROSTITUTION COURT - (CENTER FOR) CONFLICT RESOLUTION DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM - PROSTITUTION-RELATED DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAMS (3) - SOUTH SUBURBAN MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT 2012: ESTABLISHMENT OF: -ADULT REDEPLOY SPECIALIZED PROBATION -MISDEMEANOR DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM (VETERANS COMPONENT 2 - MISDEMEANOR DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM (MENTAL HEALTH COMPONENT - 2) 2013: ESTABLISHMENT OF: -THE BOND COURT INITIATIVE TO INCREASE REFERRALS TO TREATMENT COURTS AND REDUCE THE TIME FROM BOND COURT TO ASSIGNMENT TO THOSE COURT - EXPANSION OF BCI TO TWO SUBURBAN COURTHOUSES 2014: ESTABLISHMENT OF: ACCESS TO TREATMENT (ACT) COURT 2015: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PROSTITUTION/HUMAN TRAFFICKING DIVERSION COURT

BOND COURT INITIATIVE (BCI) Designed to increase early identification and assignment of eligible candidates to the four primary treatment court systems (drug, mental health, veterans, ACT) Goal: Shorten the time from bond court appearance to treatment court placement Since implementation: Assignment to mental health court has increased by 96% Assignment to veteran s court has increased by 27% Time elapsed from bond court appearance to treatment court assignment has decreased by 22 days (over 55% reduction) Over 500 individuals identified in Bond Court and sent for immediate assignment to an appropriate alternative prosecution court situation approximately 300 such individuals annually Expansion to suburban Cook County now 80% complete, expected to be countywide by fall, 2015

Drug School Diversion Program Offered prior to preliminary hearing Offenders charged with low-level drug possession, no evidence of drug dealing or violence, no past convictions of violence, no participation in program in past 3 years. 10 hours of education related to the negative impact of illegal substance use Offered at four sites in Cook County (two in Chicago, two in suburbs) Two tiers of curriculum one for participants 17 to 25, the other for 26+ Over 45,000 cases dismissed since 2000 for successful completion 90% successful completion rate Successful participants are 4x less likely to have a new drug arrest Program reduces the cost to Cook County of disposing of those cases by an estimated $2,000,000 per year

Misdemeanor Deferred Prosecution Program No prior felony convictions and charged with non-violent misdemeanor Includes assessment utilizing the Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) instrument Offers linkage to services for veterans and individuals with mental illness Results in charges dismissed upon successful completion Recently expanded nearly County wide Since 2012, 90+% successful completion rate Among first 605 graduates, 94% have no arrest of any kind in the first three months post-completion (over 99% no felony arrest) 1 Year Post Graduation: 72% have no subsequent arrest of any kind (over 95% no felony arrest) Simplified court procedure reduces court time/costs by over 85% compared to traditional court process Averaging over 65 admissions/60 misdemeanor case dismissals per month over 1,900 admissions and over 1,400 dismissals since implementation

Smart Prosecution Enhancement to Misdemeaor Deferred Prosecution To expand the eligibility criteria of MDPP to include all offenders who otherwise meet criminal justice charge and background criteria. To base involvement level in the program on a formal risk assessment instrument developed by the center for court innovation. Expectations necessary to result in dismissal of charges are set according to the assessed risk leve.l Involves a formal, external evaluation of the program. Expands the current number of courts involved by 50%.

PROSTITUTION/HUMAN TRAFFICKING DIVERSION COURT Implemented in June, 2015 Central location, all such Chicago cases come to one courtroom Community-based social service partner present in court during court call, performing assessments on site, addressing issues of housing, employment, financial/health assistance linkage to services First Deferred Prosecution Treatment Court model with dismissal of charges if successful in completing the expectations of the Program Allows for repeated entrance into the program with graduated expectations for return participants

FELONY DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM Individuals charged with non-violent offenses, no past felony conviction Eligible offenses include retail theft, burglary, PSMV, theft, forgery, drug possession (when not eligible for drug school), unlawful use of a credit card, and deceptive practices with no current charge or past conviction of violence Admits approximately 35 felony cases per month Approximately 75% of participants successfully complete the Program 12 month probation (possible completion in 9 months) Dismissal of charges upon successful completion, approximately 300 felony case dismissals/year over 1,050 such dismissals, 12/2011 4/2015 Victim must agree and restitution must be paid in full before dismissal Operates as a quasi-treatment court, with a dedicated court-based team, for Low Risk/Low Needs offenders One year post-case dismissal, approximately 97% have no new felony arrest, 86% have no arrest of any kind (review of over 750 graduates) One of eight programs, nationally, recognized by BJA/APA at the bi-annual Innovations in Criminal Justice Summit in Los Angeles, in April, 2015 In 2014, savings to the criminal justice system of over $750,000

DRUG DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER, 2015 FIRST CCSAO DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM TO ALLOW FELONY CONVICTION HISTORY WITH CURRENT LOW-LEVEL FELONY PCS CHARGE(S) MULTI-LEVEL SERIES OF GRADED INTERVENTIONS, BASED UPON EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH REGARDING REPEAT OFFENDING - LEVEL 1: FORMAL ASAM ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL - LEVEL 2: STRUCTURED RISK EDUCATION GROUPS (10 12 HOURS) - LEVEL 3: INCREASED EXPECTATIONS, SUCCESS BASED UPON GOAL ATTAINMENT, NOT ONLY HOURS OF PARTICIPATION - LEVEL 4: DRUG TREATMENT COURT VOLUNTARY POOL OF 10,000 POTENTIAL ELIGIBLE OFFENDERS/ANNUALLY IDENTIFIED AND IMPLEMENTED AT BOND COURT WITH A RECOMMENDATION OF RELEASE ON I-BOND GRADUAL INCLUSION OF VALIDATED RISK ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT CASE DISMISSAL UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION FIVE LICENSED COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROVIDER PARTNERS UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CRIME LAB AS RESEARCH PARTNER COST SAVINGS INCLUDE REDUCED EVIDENCE TESTING, REDUCED COURT PROCESS, REDUCED CUSTODY TIME

EXPANSION OF ALTERNATIVE PROSECUTION/ SENTENCING PROGRAMS (SAO)

DRUG COURT (730 ILCS 166/20) Six drug courts countywide On average, there are approximately 700 active participants Over 100 babies born drug-free to mothers participating in drug court Generally involves extensive treatment in custody prior to release, followed by extensive court supervision, outpatient treatment, and drug testing 24 months probationary period To date, over 1,500 graduates, countywide In comparing graduates in similar periods prior to entering the program versus after successful completion, felony convictions decrease by over 85% Among successful graduates: Over 85% do not have a new arrest in the first year after completion Over 90% do not have a new drug arrest in that first year Over 90% do not have a new drug conviction in that first year Over 85% do not have a new drug conviction in the first three years after completion Annual savings, in custody costs alone, of over $4.7million Dismissal of charges upon successful completion of the Program

MENTAL HEALTH COURT (730 ILCS 168/20) Seven currently in operation (three in Chicago, four in suburban Cook County) with over 225 active cases To date, over 800 individuals admitted to mental health court with over 250 graduates (49% successful completion rate compared to 23% admission to IDOC) For all participants: 90% have no felony conviction since admission 85% no felony arrest since admission Among on average one year post conviction: Felony arrests decreased by 91% Felony convictions decreased by 94% Among successful graduates: 84% had no drug arrest within one year after completion, 83% none within three years 94% had no felony conviction within one year after completion, 88% after three years A total savings to the county on custody costs alone of almost $8 million per year Dismissal of charges upon successful completion of the Program

VETERAN'S TREATMENT COURT (730 ILCS 167/20) Six in operation (one in Chicago, five in suburban Cook County) One of the first ten jurisdictions nationally to establish Veterans Treatment Courts Full partnership with the U.S. and Illinois Veterans Administrations and the John Marshall Law School free Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic Over 320 veterans admitted, countywide 66% successful completion rate Among all admissions: 83% have no new arrest 94% have no new felony conviction On average one year post graduation: Felony arrests decreased by 89% Felony convictions by 91% A total savings to the county on custody costs alone of over $1 million annually Dismissal of charges upon successful completion of the Program.

ADULT REDEPLOY ILLINOIS (ARI) PROBATION Emphasizes swift, certain, and predictable court-based responses to all violations of probation (based upon the HOPE Model) Focuses on medium and high risk probationers Dedicated team that conferences cases prior to each court date consisting of a judge, assistant state s attorney, public defender, and probation officers Goal: Divert non-violent offenders from prison to community-based services and therefore reducing prison costs and overcrowding and reducing recidivism Over 500 admissions to the program, with a successful retention rate of 90% Cost per year in prison (FY12) $21,500/person, Cost of average ARI intervention in the State of Illinois is $4,400/person = total cost savings 23.5 million in State of Illinois in 2013

ACCESS TO COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) COURT Services defendants that are not currently in custody Emphasis on community based treatment Emphasis on offenders with at least one IDOC sentence and a minimum of at least three felony convictions Current charge must be a class 3 or 4 retail theft or PCS Functions as a full treatment court, with extensive court supervision, community based treatment, and drug testing Over 125 admissions in the first year of operation Dismissal of charges upon successful completion of the Program