The Michigan Supreme Court announced this week it has awarded more than $3 million to 24 courts statewide — including Macomb County circuit court — to fund the operation of intense probation supervision programs.
The Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program targets high-risk felony offenders with a history of probation violations or failures.Compared to individuals on regular probation, Swift and Sure probationers are 36 percent less likely to reoffend after completing the program.
“Through intensive oversight and supervision, individuals in Swift and Sure programs get the specialized and structured help they need to avoid falling back into habits that may have prevented them from succeeding in traditional probation programs,” said State Court Administrator Milton L. Mack Jr.
Mack said he was proud of the courts “for their dedication to the program participants, and I am pleased that we are able to provide critical funding for these remarkable programs that are truly strengthening communities and saving lives around the state.”
Key facts about Swift and Sure programs in Michigan:
• 24 circuit courts, covering 27 counties, up from 4 courts in 2012.
• More than 1,000 current probationers.
• Among graduates, 67 percent were unemployed at admission—and only 14 percent were unemployed at discharge.
• The cost per probationer is declining steadily.
The process of awarding the grants is highly competitive and funding is limited.
Swift and Sure program performance is tracked by the Supreme Court as part of a broader performance measures initiative to monitor court performance statewide.
Data collected is used to identify and share best practices and to target areas that need improvement.
Michigan Problem-Solving Courts FY 2018 Grant Recipients
Swift & Sure Sanctions Probation Program:
2nd Circuit Court—Berrien County
3rd Circuit Court—Wayne County
5th Circuit Court—Barry County
8th Circuit Court—Ionia/Montcalm Counties
9th Circuit Court—Kalamazoo County
10th Circuit Court—Saginaw County
14th Circuit Court—Muskegon County
16th Circuit Court—Macomb County
18th Circuit Court—Bay County
21st Circuit Court—Isabella County
29th Circuit Court—Clinton/Gratiot Counties
30th Circuit Court—Ingham County
35th Circuit Court—Shiawassee County
36th Circuit Court—Van Buren County
39th Circuit Court—Lenawee County
41st Circuit Court—Iron County
42nd Circuit Court—Midland County
43rd Circuit Court—Cass County
44th Circuit Court—Livingston County
45th Circuit Court—St. Joseph County
48th Circuit Court—Allegan County
49th Circuit Court—Mecosta/Osceola Counties
53rd Circuit Court—Presque Isle County
56th Circuit Court—Eaton County
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