54-A District Sobriety Court

Lansing

The 54-A Sobriety Court mission is to enhance public safety and community welfare by reducing recidivism among drug and alcohol offenders.  The mission is accomplished through an interdisciplinary approach including intensive supervision, individualized treatment and personal accountability monitored by frequent judicial review.  Participants must reside in the greater Lansing area, which is defined as the clients ability to access local public transportation.  This specialty Court focuses on offenders facing a felony, third offense alcohol/driving charge.  Participants enter the Sobriety Court with a felony plea to OWI 3rd under a delayed sentence. Upon completion of the Sobriety Court, the participant is sentenced to a reduced charge of OWI 2nd. The Sobriety Court Probation officer supervises up to 20 participants for a maximum of 24 months, structured in four phases. The 54-A District Court serves a diverse urban population of 119,000 persons in Michigans capital city. 54A Sobriety Court staff consists of one Judge and her staff, a Sobriety Court Coordinator and one part time Probation Officer.