Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Start Date:
2008
Contact:
Name:
Melissa Stilin
Job Title:
CJCC Coordinator
Phone:
(715) 768-9248
Address:
Polk County CJCC
1005 W Main St.
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Pre-charge Diversion Program
Start Date:
2020
Description:
The First Time Offender Program is intended for individuals who have contact with the legal system through a non-violent misdemeanor or low-level felony behavior and have no prior criminal record. Participants who complete a two-hour class and remain crime free for ninety days will not receive formal charges. The District Attorney's Office makes all decisions regarding referrals to the First Time Offender Program.
Risk Level:
Low to moderate risk
Low risk
Risk Assessment Tools:
PSA (Public Safety Assessment)
Admission(s):
Pre-plea
Contact:
Name:
Melissa Stilin
Job Title:
CJCC Coordinator
Phone:
(715) 768-9248
Address:
Polk County CJCC
1005 W. Main Street
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Post-charge Diversion and Deferred Prosecution Program
Description:
The Substance Diversion Program is intended for individuals with substance motivated involvement with the legal system through non-violent felony level behavior. Participants work with a case manager to develop an individualized case plan to address the needs which lead to the criminal behavior. This program typically takes six to twelve months to complete. Substance use treatment is a required element of this program. The District Attorney's Office makes referrals to the CJCC for consideration for the Substance Diversion Program.
Risk Level:
Moderate to high risk
Moderate risk
Low to moderate risk
Risk Assessment Tools:
COMPAS (CORE) (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions CORE)
PSA (Public Safety Assessment)
Admission(s):
Post-plea/pre-adjudication or conviction
Contact:
Name:
Melissa Stilin
Job Title:
CJCC Coordinator
Phone:
(715) 768-9248
Address:
Polk County CJCC
1005 W. Main Street
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Alternative to Revocation Admission:
No
Medication Assisted Treatment:
Yes
Hybrid OWI / Drug Court
Start Date:
2008
Description:
The mission of the Polk County Treatment Court is to improve the safety of our citizens and reduce the destructive cycle of substance use and mental health disorders. The court can accomplish this by enhancing the productivity of participants while reducing recidivism and decreasing the financial burden of the taxpayers. We serve high-risk, high-need populations.
Risk Level:
High risk
Risk Assessment Tools:
COMPAS (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions)
IDA (Impaired Driving Assessment)
Admission(s):
Post-adjudication or conviction
Contact:
Name:
Melissa Stilin
Job Title:
CJCC Coordinator
Phone:
(715) 768-9248
Address:
Polk Co CJCC
1005 W Main St.
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Alternative to Revocation Admission:
Yes
Medication Assisted Treatment:
Yes
OWI Diversion Program
Start Date:
2024
Description:
The Intoxicated Driver Intervention Program is designed for clients with a standard OWI second or third. Clients are given the opportunity to change their behavior related to alcohol and/or drug use, while gaining education related to impaired driving. The overall goal of the program is to reduce the likelihood of future offenses and to provide clients with an increased awareness of impaired driving.
Risk Level:
All risk levels
Risk Assessment Tools:
COMPAS (CORE) (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions CORE)
PSA (Public Safety Assessment)
Admission(s):
Post-plea/pre-adjudication or conviction
Contact:
Name:
Melissa Stilin
Job Title:
CJCC Coordinator
Phone:
(715) 768-9248
Address:
Polk Co CJCC
1005 W Main St.
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Alternative to Revocation Admission:
No
Medication Assisted Treatment:
Yes