Iowa County

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Start Date: 
2009
Contact: 
Name: 
Matthew Allen
Job Title: 
Assistant Distric Attorney & Corporation Counsel
Phone: 
(608) 935-0393
Address: 
Iowa County
222 N Iowa ST
Dodgeville, WI 53533

Adult Drug Court

Start Date: 
2015
Description: 
The Iowa County Drug Treatment Court seeks to enhance public safety, preserve families, and improve the lives of all Iowa County residents by providing cost effective, individualized, and comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation services to those suffering from drug addiction. The goal of this team-based approach to the growing addiction problem, with judicial oversight afforded by the Treatment Court, is to reduce incarceration rates and criminal recidivism.
Risk Level: 
High risk
Risk Assessment Tools: 
COMPAS (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions)
Admission(s): 
Post-adjudication or conviction
Contact: 
Name: 
Melissa Peterson
Job Title: 
Treatment Court Coordinator
Phone: 
(608) 935-0343
Address: 
Iowa County Drug Treatment Court
222 N Iowa ST
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Alternative to Revocation Admission: 
Yes
Medication Assisted Treatment: 
Yes

Post-charge Diversion and Deferred Prosecution Program

Description: 
Iowa County does not have a formal deferred prosecution program, but the District Attorney's Office does, at its discretion, enter into deferred prosecution agreements with defendants on a case-by-case basis. In deciding whether to enter into such agreements, the D.A.'s office considers a variety of factors, including but not limited to: the nature of the offense(s), the age and criminal history of the defendant, the perceived rehabilitative needs of the defendant, and the wishes of the victim (in crimes for which their is a victim). The defendant is required to plea guilty or no contest to one or more charges, and entry of judgment is deferred for a specified period of time, during which time the defendant must commit no further crimes, must abide by the terms of his bond, and must satisfy other requirements that may fit the case (e.g. absolute sobriety, AODA assessment and counseling, anger management counseling, letter of apology, etc.)
Contact: 
Name: 
Larry Nelson
Job Title: 
District Attorney
Phone: 
(608) 935-0393
Address: 
Iowa County District Attorney's Office
222 N Iowa ST
Dodgeville, WI 53533

OWI Treatment Court

Start Date: 
2020
Description: 
Iowa County OWI Treatment Court is specifically designed and staffed to handle cases involving OWI offenses through an intensive judicially monitored program of substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation services, and community supervision. There is specific eligibility criteria for Treatment Court participation.
Risk Level: 
All risk levels
Risk Assessment Tools: 
COMPAS (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions)
Admission(s): 
Post-adjudication or conviction
Contact: 
Name: 
Melissa Peterson
Job Title: 
Treatment Court Coordinator
Phone: 
(608) 935-0343
Address: 
222 N Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Alternative to Revocation Admission: 
Yes
Medication Assisted Treatment: 
Yes