21.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 02/20/2018
- Title:
- DWI/Drug Court Award
- Submitted For:
- Cynthia Long
- Submitted By:
- Kathy Pierce, Commissioner Pct. #2
- Department:
- Commissioner Pct. #2
- Agenda Category:
- Regular Agenda Items
Information
Agenda Item
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing the Williamson County DWI/Drug Court for winning the 2018 "Spotlight on Success Award for Outstanding DWI Court Team" that was presented to Judge Laura Barker and the Project Team by the Texas Center for the Judiciary during the DWI Court Team Advanced Conference.
Background
| Below is the press release regarding the award that was presented to Judge Laura Barker and the Project Team: WilCo DWI/Drug Court Team Garners Spotlight on Success Award February 12, 2018 Williamson County, TX – The Williamson County DWI/Drug Court was presented the 2018 “Spotlight on Success Award for Outstanding DWI Court Team” during the DWI Court Team Advanced Conference, recently held in Austin. The award honored the DWI/Drug Court Team led by the Honorable Laura Barker, presiding judge of Williamson County Court at Law #2. The DWI/Drug Court model uses evidence-based standards to dramatically improve outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system due to substance use disorders. The Williamson County DWI/Drug Court is a multidisciplinary team that uses best-practices to change and save lives and provide a consistent approach that both enhances the individual’s opportunity to succeed and maximizes community safety. The Williamson County DWI/Drug Court was established in November 2006, with the assistance of grant funding from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division. The program is designed to provide interventions for DWI/Drug offenders to help break the substance abuse cycle. The Texas Center for the Judiciary presents the annual award to recognize the efforts of an exemplary DWI/Drug Court Team in the State of Texas. The Texas Center for the Judiciary promotes judicial excellence and education, so courts can administer justice with fairness, efficiency and integrity. |
Fiscal Impact
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Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge Exec Asst. | Wendy Coco | 02/14/2018 09:08 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Kathy Pierce
- Started On:
- 02/13/2018 04:17 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/14/2018