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MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF DISTRICT COURT PROBATION OFFICERS
Winter 2015
Co-editors: Heather Duhoski and Danielle Strouse
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Happy belated holiday wishes and a great 2015 from
your MADCPO Executive Board. A special wish goes
out to our friends in the great north. I hope that my trip
up there in November isn’t indicative of what is ahead;
four feet of snow! At this rate you won’t see the ground
again until June.
The 2014 calendar year once again presented us
at the District Court level with many challenges, but
nothing we aren’t already accustom to. However, not
all challenges have been negative in nature. Specialty
Courts continue to develop around the state and I read
recently that Michigan has more Veteran Treatment
Courts than any other state. This news can’t help but
make you feel good about what we do.
Over the past few months, several trainings have
been offered to MADCPO members. Our partnerships
with numerous agencies allow are members to receive
notifications and participate in trainings on a variety of
issues. As always, the use of social media to monitor
our clients has been on the forefront. The continuous
changing of laws and statutes, requires our diligence
as probation officers to attend trainings to learn all the
latest information. We are very fortunate to have the
amount of low-cost/no cost trainings, and I encourage
everyone to take advantage when possible.
This year our annual conference will be held at the
Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel and Conference Center
in Mt. Pleasant, MI (May 20-22). Our co-conference
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K INSIDE
President’s Letter...........................................................1
Treasurer’s Report..........................................................2
Letter From The Vice President.....................................3
Letter From The Editor...................................................4
Historian Update............................................................4
2015 Conference Update...............................................6
2014-2015 Executive Board..........................................7
Note From Ray Klosowski..............................................7
2014-2015 Region Representative/Alternates...............8
Legislative Report........................................................10
chairpersons, Nicole Crandall and Gail Wait, have
been hard at work to put together another educational
conference for all of us. I would also like to thank our
agencies and their representatives for their continued
support of our association; Michigan Judicial Institute
(Pete Stathakis), Office of Highway Safety Planning
(Diane Perukel), State Court Administrator’s Office
(Bobbi Morrow and Julia Norton), Secretary of State
(David Handsor and Lee Ann Gasper), Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (Trent Horky) and Michigan
State Police. We are also happy to announce the addition
of Ken Stecker and Kinga Gorzeleski (Prosecuting
Attorneys Association of Michigan) to the agencies
reporting at our monthly Executive Board meetings.
The knowledge the agencies provide us is priceless. So
mark your 2015 calendars for the end of May, it will
certainly be worthwhile.
The Executive Board and regional representatives
continue to be a voice for you. Therefore, if you have
any thoughts, ideas, questions or concerns please take
the time to contact one of us. In addition, we are always
looking for new members to join our executive
board as well as represent their regions, so please
consider making such a commitment at the next
annual meeting.
Sincerely
Scott J. Strickler
Is There Life After Probation........................................12
MADCPO Agency Representatives..............................13
You Asked by Bobbie Morrow.....................................14
Around The State.........................................................15
Sobriety Court’s Funding Windfall Allows
For Increased Efforts.................................................16
MADCPO Conference Form........................................19
Birthday Celebrations..................................................21
2015 Scholarship Application......................................23
MADCPO Advertising Information...............................18
MADCPO
Treasurer’s Report
December 1, 2014 thru December 31, 2014
Balance forward as of 12-1-2014: $12,283.69
REVENUES:
Directory Sales................................................ $ 12.00
TOTAL REVENUES....................................... $12.00
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EXPENSES:
Memorial Contribution - Thin Blue Line..... $ 150.00
Board Meeting.............................................. $ 275.94
Postage.............................................................. $ 3.69
TOTAL EXPENSES...................................... $429.63
Balance forward as of 12-31-2014: $11,866.06
Prepared by Gail M. Hoorn
MADCPO Treasurer
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Letter from the Vice President
Dear MADCPO Members,
Welcome to 2015! I hope everyone had a magnificent and safe holiday season!
Thank you for your continued support in MADCPO by maintaining your membership! You are receiving
this newsletter because you were a member last year and/or have already renewed your membership for 2015. I
know many of you renew your membership at conference time. If you are unable to attend our always exciting
and valuable conference, don’t forget to renew your membership to receive all the benefits of being a member.
As a reminder, some of those benefits include the following: access to the members-only section of the website,
the directory, and Google Groups; announcements of training/networking opportunities; newsletters; affiliate
membership with the American Probation and Parole Association; scholarship opportunity for the annual
conference (eligibility requirements must be met); and recognition for years of membership at the conference. Per
MADCPO by-laws, “All officers of the Executive Board, Regional Representatives, Alternative Representatives,
Conference Co-Chairpersons, Newsletter Co-Editors and Historian shall be members in good standing at
the time of their nomination.” With our annual board meeting only four months away, it is important to be a
member so you can play an important role in the association by stepping into one of the above listed positions.
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Letter from the Editor
Happy New Year MADCPO members!!! I hope Santa was good to all of you and I wish you happiness
and health for 2015. As I look outside, it appears that winter has finally hit Michigan and is here to stay. I
already wish it was Spring.
As Newsletter editor I continue to search out relevant information and articles to bring to the membership,
but this is not always easy. If you have any articles or relevant information you think the membership would
benefit from, please forward this to me for future publications. We will be working with our agency representatives from MJI, SOS, State Court Administration Office and The Office of Highway Safety to provide
articles and updates in the future.
You can contact me with any articles or questions regarding the Newsletter at [email protected].
Thanks,
Heather Duhoski
Newsletter/Directory Co-Chair
Historian Update
I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the holidays and spend time with family and friends. I am
in the process of putting together the Slate of Officer for the 2015-2016 Executive Board. Please
consider becoming involved in the MADCPO Association. It is a vital part of keeping all probation
officers informed of the ever changing job we have. The current board has many long- time members
who are getting to a point in their career where they are close to retirement or moving on to other
employment. We have had people want to step down but have continued because there is no one
willing to step up and take their position. We need have current probation officer’s become board
members in order to keep MADCPO current. If you are interested in a position please speak to the
person currently holding it or any board member. Contact information can be found on the website.
I will need to have the slate completed in February 2015.
If you have any information or come across anything for me to place in the archives please let
me know.
MADCPO Google Groups is still going well. If you are not a member and would like to be,
send me an email.
Kathleen Eardley
MADCPO Historian
[email protected]
616-530-7381
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2015 Conference Update:
Looking forward to 2015 ConferenceBy the time you are reading this, it will be the holiday
season. Nichole and I wish you a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year! It has been a busy year for both of
us professionally and personally. We have been back to
business working on conferences as of late. Mark your
calendars for May 20, 2015 – May 22, 2015. We will
be in Mt. Pleasant at the Comfort Inn and Suites for our
2015 annual conference. Nichole and I visited and they
are looking very forward to hosting our group this year.
It is such a fun town and lots to do, no one should be
bored on their down time! ☺ They have given us some
good prices, and we even have a contingency plan if we
fill this hotel. You will have until May 5th to make your
reservations for this hotel to guarantee our prices. It is
first come, first serve. The hotel registration has been
available online on the MADCPO website and is in this
newsletter as well. When making your reservation, be
sure to tell them you are with Michigan Association of
District court Probation Officers. Also remember to let
them know if you will be using state tax exempt form
when you call or fax it with your registration form to
get your room.
The scholarship application is available online or in
this newsletter; it is open to eligible members (those paid
members in 2014) and if you are a new probation officer
since our 2014 conference you are eligible. Scholarships
are ONLY for members who will NOT be reimbursed
for any conference fees from your funding unit, so
check with your administration before having them sign.
Deadline for returning the scholarship application will
be March 6, 2014. Scholarship winners will be chosen
at the March board meeting. Please note that partial
scholarships may be awarded.
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We are busy working on topics, speakers, conference
gifts and getting lots of details in place. Some of you
at the conference in Midland will remember the self
defense training program, due to high request we will
again have that on Friday morning. We are encountering
personal dangers every day. If you don’t know the
basics about how to protect yourself until help arrives,
a bad situation could become tragic. No matter what
your level of fitness is, if you are handicapped or lack
mobility you will be shown ways to protect yourself.
Plan to have your tennis shoes and some comfortable
clothing for that morning. Ken Stecker will be there to
give us updates on Medical Marijuana (since there is
always something new) and SCAO will be there to give
us updates as well. Conference will begin on Wednesday
with our annual meeting. Lots of information is given to
us from the agencies on that day, so be sure to be there.
For those who attended the Experienced Probation
Officer Conference this year, we work very hard not
to repeat topics you have recently heard. Now, we are
always (yes, you have heard this many times) open to
your suggestions for topics and speakers. Often we
are given suggestions for topics, but who do we have
speak on it? Many of you have seen your suggestions
come to light over the years. We are grateful for your
suggestions and help. So please continue to get your
ideas to us! Thank you.
We will be contacting our wonderful vendors again, so
they will be available to speak to everyone and provide
us with lots of information. Be sure to visit all or as
many vendors as possible when you are at conference,
that is why they are there. All our vendors are a huge
asset to our conference.
Nichole and I work hard to provide a great conference
to everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone in Mt.
Pleasant in May!!
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2014-2015 Executive Board
President
Scott Strickler
Phone: 586-569-7867
Fax: 586-469-1254 41B District Court
[email protected]
Conference Co-Chair’s
Nichole Crandall Phone: 248-524-6453
Fax: 248-524-6454 52-4 District Court
[email protected]
Immediate Past President
Kathleen Eardley Phone:616-530-7381
Fax: 616-530-3160 62A District Court
[email protected]
Gail Wait
Phone: 989-984-1025
Fax: 989-984-1021 81st District Court
[email protected]
Vice President
Becky Morris
Phone: 231-922-4441
Fax: 231-922-6889 86th District Court
[email protected]
Secretary
Joyce Essich
Phone: 616-632-7815
Fax: 616-363-6808 63rd District Court
[email protected]
Treasurer
Gail Hoorn
Phone: 616-632-5624
Fax: 616-632-5618 61st District Court
[email protected]
Newsletter/Directory Co-Chair’s
Danielle Strouse
Phone: 517-483-4418
Fax: 517-483-6010 54A District Court
[email protected]
Heather Duhoski Phone: 517-483-4442
Fax: 517-483-6010 54A District Court
[email protected]
Historian
Kathleen Eardley Phone:616-530-7381
Fax: 616-530-3160 62A District Court
[email protected]
Legislative
Melissa Lane
Phone: 810-424-4373
Fax: 810-768-7913 67th District Court
[email protected]
Note From Ray Klosowski-Retired PO Isabella County
Hello everyone, This is Ray Klosowski, retired P.O. out of Isabella county. I am pleased to announce that
your prayers, cards and phone calls got me through my ordeal with cancer. I had a very aggressive cancer in
my left ear, according to the surgeons, my ear had to be removed. I was at Mayo Clinic on Tuesday the 18th
of November for a checkup and was told by the suregeon who removed my left ear and Radiologist who
overseen six weeks of radiation that all is going well. I have to be seen in six months again at the Mayo Clinic.
Thanks to my long time, good friend Mary Cannon, retired PO who I worked with for years, for informing
Kathleen Eardley(very special thank you to Kathleen too) who then informed everyone else. Mary kept in
constant contact giving me support via her calls, cards, home visits & periodic lunches. Because of Mary
and the heart -warming support I received from all of you would not have taken place. I’m Blessed to have
made so many friendships. It is with a sincere and graceful heart my thanks go out to all of you who kept
me in your prayers.
May God Bless You!
Merry Christmas to All!!
Your friend Ray Klosowski
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2014-2015 Region Representatives/Alternates
Region 1A Rep
Jill Settles
Region 1A Alt Rep
Annette Johnson
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Region 1B Rep
Sarah Fillmore 45A
[email protected] 248-658-3413
Region 1B Alt Rep
Johanna Golden
52-4
[email protected]
248-526-2086
Region 2 Rep
Stephanie Stokes
71A
[email protected]
810-245-4788
Region 2 Alt Rep
Jean Bauer
71A
[email protected]
810-245-4787
Region 3 Rep
Craig VanDyke
8th
[email protected]
269-383-8681
Region 3 Alt Rep
Kathy [email protected]
517-543-4088
Region 4 Rep
Kendra Sheffield
58th
[email protected]
616-846-8268
Region 4 Alt Rep
Kerri Brenner
58th
[email protected]
616-355-4318
Region 5 Rep
Dawn Wagoner
86th [email protected] 231-922-4501
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Vanessa Tyler
82nd
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Region 6 Rep
Marie Kwarciany
94th [email protected]
906-789-5107
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Legislative Report
By: Melissa Lane
Below is a synopsis of legislation which may impact our members’ Courts:
Eye Care Consumer Protection Act - PA 269 Effective September 30, 2014– Adds Part 55A (Eye
Care Consumer Protection Act) to the Public Health
Code which among other things prohibits:
• A person unless a licensed physician specializing
in eye care from using certain means in making a
determination about the human eye.
• Requires a valid prescription for dispensing,
giving, or selling glasses and contacts.
• LARA to administrate and enforce.
A violation of Part 55A or the cease and desist
order is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year
incarceration and/or a fine of at least $5,000 but not
more than $25,000 and actual costs and attorney fees.
Roadside Analysis - PA 315 with effective date
1/12/2015 - Amends Motor Vehicle Code to change
“preliminary chemical breath analysis” to preliminary
roadside analysis which would determine the
presence of alcohol, a controlled substance, any other
intoxicating substance, or any combination of these
substances in a driver’s body. Preliminary roadside
analysis is defined as the on-site taking of a preliminary
breath test or performance and observation of a field
sobriety test for the purpose of detecting an impaired
substance in the driver.
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Roadside Analysis Requirements - PA 316 with
effective date 1/12/2015
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedures with
respect to a person who had submitted to a preliminary
roadside analysis to:
• Authorize the Court to release the Defendant
subject to conditions that will protect the public
and require that these conditions be entered into
LEIN
• Require the Defendant to be informed that they
cannot operate a vehicle while under the influence
and if they did, they would be subjected to
warrantless arrest and bail revocations.
Permissible Costs – PA 352 with effective date
October 17, 2014 - Amends Chapter IX (Judgment
and Sentence) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to
authorize a court to impose any reasonably related
costs to a guilty Defendant in response to the
Supreme Court’s opinion in People v Cunningham
(496 Mich 145).
Certificate of Employability – PA 359 with
immediate effect – requires, among other things,
the DOC to provide a prisoner, upon their release,
documentation regarding the criminal conviction,
institutional history (including any misconducts) and
completion of any programs, including education
degrees and any other relevant information in any
effort to help the prisoner obtain employment upon
their release.
A person who fraudulently claims they are in
possession of a certificate of employability would be
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guilty of a misdemeanor punishable of up to 93 days’
imprisonment and/or a maximum of $500 fine.
LEGISLATION PENDING
Suspicion Based Drug Testing - HB 4118 and SB
275 – sent to the Governor on 12/15/2014 – these bills,
if signed into law by the Governor, would establish and
administer a pilot program of suspicion-based substance
abuse screening and testing for Family Independence
Program (FIP). The bills call for a pilot program to be set
up in three or more counties in which FIP applicants and
recipients would be screened for suspicion of substance
abuse. A person who refuses to take a substance
abuse test would be ineligible for benefits for up to six
months. A first positive test will result in a referral to a
CMH entity and benefits will continue. All subsequent
positive results will result in a referral to a CMH entity
and the person would be ineligible for assistance.
HB 4186 if passed would expand and provide for
certain circumstances for a record to be expunged,
including but not limited to:
• A conviction of not more than one felony and not
more than two misdemeanors to set aside the felony.
• A conviction of two misdemeanors, petition to set
aside one or both convictions.
• A deferred or dismissed conviction would be
considered a misdemeanor conviction for purposes
of eligibility.
HB 4206 / 5582 / 5585 if passed would amend the
youthful trainee act as follows:
• Increase the age of trainee to up to 24 years.
• Delete option for incarceration while under the
youthful trainee status
• Require the youthful trainee status be revoked if
convicted of a specified crime while assigned to the
youthful trainee status.
HB 4442/ 4445 / 4446 if passed, would change the
blood alcohol content for impaired from .10 to .08 for
boats, snowmobiles and off road vehicles.
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Dr. Bryan S. Weinstein, D.O.
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court officers by providing services that are innovative and easy to use. We will help
court officers decrease the amount of time they spend referring clients to programs
and receiving client updates; allowing them extra time to spend working with
defendants bringing about permanent and measurable behavioral change leading to a
nationwide reduction in recidivism.
Advanced Behavioral Rehabilitation court ordered educational programs help people
develop a greater awareness into their psychological vulnerabilities. Classes include:
Substance Abuse Insight Awareness, Driving Rehab, Anger Management and
Domestic Violence Awareness and now Virtual Classes with instructors offsite
allowing for real time interaction.
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Is there life after Probation?
The 7 critical factors that create a great transition.
“So what am I going to do now?”
that demand practice, after all..)
to. Follow those. Who knows
I wondered, when I was looking at
in ways that are insidious. By
where they’ll lead.
finishing up 30 years of working in
expanding the circle of friends 6. Find God-I can’t speak for the
the District Court Probation field.
that you genuinely connect with,
other folks that I’m using for
I wasn’t retiring, my life had just
you enrich your life in ways that
examples, but since leaving
moved me to another part of the state
have exponential benefits.
probation I have found myself
in a new marriage. So I jumped-into a 2. Find work-Each of us have
expanding my view of the
new job, a new area, a new marriage,
increased our level of ‘busyness’
spiritual side of living. There’s
basically a new life.
since leaving probation. Not
a rhythm and tempo in the life
There were lots of bumps along
necessarily employment-related,
I have moved into that lends
the road. And now I’ve settled into
but we all have found something
itself to a greater search for those
most of these changes, so I took a
we do regularly that speaks to a
common themes that show a
moment to look back and see if my
passion we have. Sometimes we
pattern to our existence.
experience has any common threads
sleep in. Sometimes we nap. But 7. Stay Grateful-Gratitude is THE
with anyone else in similar straits.
nobody just hangs around.
most significant factor in how
And strangely enough, I happen to 3. Keep off your butt-Similar to #2,
happy you are. We all not only
know a number of other people who
physical movement is important.
have a positive attitude about
have also recently left probation jobs
We don’t all have more activity
what cards we’ve been dealt,
after long careers…
than during our probation years,
but also make it a point to
We’re a different group. One is
but we are all active. Keep in
express this in various ways. It’s
retired to Florida, loving her days
mind that we all have at least 30
transformational.
down there and writing a daily blog
years of probation experience, so 8. Look forward to the next thingthat transports you right into her life.
we’re not young. And in our age
Chances are, the next change is
Another is in Northern Michigan,
group, the lethargic ones die. The
going to come a lot quicker than
expanding his hobbies until they not
active ones are happier.
this one. Having an attitude of
just occupy him, but almost overwhelm 4. Get your money in order-Moving
positive expectation makes this a
his time. Two of us are still working;
out of one career to another is
easier transition for the next time.
one is employed in an adjunct area
tough. Sometimes it’s a financial
related to probation work and I am the
maelstrom. For me, it meant a
So yes, there IS life after a
Dean of Students for an alternative
45% cut in pay. If you are worried probation career. And it can be a
school and a freelance writer.
about money, you will always rich and meaningful one. Whether it’s
Yet we all have done some similar
have that in the back of your a full retirement, a different job in a
things since leaving our 124 years of
mind, dragging at your psyche related field, employment in a totally
combined experience. These make
like a sack of rocks. Having a separate area or a partial retirement
our present lives some of the best that
realistic balance between your with part-time work, there’s a new
we have had. They are:
life’s costs and revenues frees you future waiting for you.
from those concerns. Transition
times are GREAT for looking at
1. Develop relationships-Let’s be
Henry Van Gemert is a former
your lifestyle and re-evaluating. Dist Ct Probation Officer and Past
honest. Probation work leaves
you jaded and cynical, always 5. Expand your hobbies-This also President of the MADCPO. He
is a lot like #2, since your work currently is the Dean of Students
on guard against the nevermany times is an extension of your for CASMAN Academy and designs
ending series of lies that you
favorite hobby. Other interests websites/advertising copy locally.
are continuously exposed to.
seem to just pop up, though, Soon, he will be relocating to www.
That cynicism affects your
creating other opportunities to destinotranquilo.com and burning all
relationships (and your ability
pursue things you always wanted his snow shovels.
to have them-those ARE skills
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MADCPO AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES
Michigan Judicial Institute
Mr. Peter Stathakis
Program Manager
Michigan Judicial Institute
925 W. Ottawa
P.O. Box 30205
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-7607
(517) 373-7615 Fax
[email protected]
Secretary of State
Mr. David Handsor
Court Liaison
Michigan Department of State
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918
(517) 636-0129
(517) 322-5458 Fax
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Lee Ann Gaspar
Court Liaison
State Court Administrative Office Michigan Department of State
G5512 Fenton Rd.
Ms. Bobbi Morrow
Flint, MI 48507
Management Analyst
(810) 762-0764
State Court Administrative Office
(810) 760-2028 Fax
Michigan Supreme Court
[email protected]
Hall of Justice
925 W. Ottawa Street
Lansing, MI 48913
Prosecuting Attorneys Association
(517) 373-2173
of Michigan
(517) 373-0974 Fax
Kenneth Stecker
[email protected]
Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Ms. Julia Norton
of Michigan
Management Analyst
116 W. Ottawa Street
State Court Administrative Office
Lansing, MI 48913
Michigan Supreme Court
(517) 334-6060 ext 827
Hall of Justice
(517) 334-6787 Fax
925 W. Ottawa Street
[email protected]
Lansing, MI 48913
(517) 373-3756
Kinga Gorzelewski
(517) 373-0974 Fax
Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
[email protected]
Prosecuting Attorneys Association
of Michigan
Office of Highway Safety Planning 116 W. Ottawa Street
Lansing, MI 48913
Ms. Diane Perukel
(517) 334-6060 ext 816
Alcohol Program Management
(517) 334-6787 Fax
333 S. Grand Ave.
[email protected]
Lansing Mi, 48913-0634
(517) 241-2565
(517) 241-2501
[email protected]
Michigan State Police
Vacant
Michigan State Police
First District Headquarters
7119 N. Canal Road
Lansing, MI 48913
(517) 322-1285 office
(517) 322-0675 Fax
(517) 202-7878 cell
[email protected]
Immigration and Customs
Enforcement
Mr. Trent Horky
Deportation Officer
Department of Homeland Security
333 Mt. Elliott
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 446-3894
(313) 568-6028 Fax
[email protected]
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You asked…
By Bobbi Morrow, Management Analyst, SCAO
"Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question and you're a fool for
the rest of your life." ~ Chinese Proverb
Below are some of the questions we received from district court probation officers throughout
the state and our responses to those questions.
Q:
A:
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Can you still conduct a contempt hearing on fines and costs if probation has
expired?
Yes, the court may collect unpaid fines, costs, and other fees once the probationer is
discharged or the probation is revoked. MCL 769.1k.
What credentials are required for a probation officer to conduct a screening and
assessment?
There are no minimum credential requirements in statute or administrative rule for court
staff to conduct a screening or assessment. However, the current industry standards
recommend that court staff should have one of the following minimum credentials:
CCJP, CADC, CAADC, CCDP-D or a DDCP.1
At the expiration of a delayed sentence, can the court dismiss/reduce the charge
without the defendant being present if the defendant was successful during the delay
and the plea contemplated dismissal/reduction of the charge?
No. If a defendant pled guilty to an offense and the court delayed sentencing pursuant to
MCL 771.1, proper procedure would be for the court to schedule a hearing where all
parties are present. At the hearing, the defendant would make a motion to withdraw his
guilty plea pursuant to court rule. See MCR 6.610(E)(8)(b). Once the plea has been
withdrawn, the prosecutor can either dismiss the charge pursuant to the plea agreement or
amend the complaint to include the reduced charge. If the charge is reduced, the
defendant should re-enter a plea of guilty to the reduced charge and the court should
thereafter enter the judgment of sentence.
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Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Court Designation Clarification Memo (October 22,
2013).
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Around the State
Tuscola County 71-B District Court
Congrats to Sheila Long, she has accepted the position as court administrator for Tuscola County. She
will assume her position starting January 1, 2015.
She has represented region 2 on the MADCPO
executive board for several years. Her service will
be missed. Congrats and best of luck on your new
position!!!!
East Lansing 54-B District Court
The 54-B District Court has added a misdemeanor
sobriety court to the programs they offer. The Honorable Andrea Larkin is presiding over the court, and
the clients are supervised by Lisa Smith. The official
start date was September 15th, 2014. They also have a
veteran treatment court and support veterans in all of
Ingham County.
Information provided by
Kevin Tatroe
Chief Probation Officer
54-B District Court
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Sobriety Court’s funding windfall allows for
increased efforts
Judge Linda Davis presides over a drug court hearing
in 41B District Court in Clinton Township on Monday.
DAVID DALTON- FOR THE MACOMB DAILY
By Jameson Cook, The Macomb Daily
Posted: 10/20/14, 10:45 AM EDT | Updated: on
10/20/14
Criminal defense attorney Ryan Zemke and Judge
Kirsten Nielsen Hartig of 52nd District Court in Troy
listen to Judge Linda Davis during a prehearing meeting
of its Sobriety Court team on Monday at the court,
which will see the specialized court increase its services
significantly in the coming year. DAVID DALTON-FOR THE MACOMB DAILY
The Sobriety Court at 41B District Court in Clinton
Township has received a financial boost that will allow it
to double the number of people it serves and significantly
increase its services.
The court recently was informed it will receive an
average of $311,000 each of the next three years in new
federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration. The annual influx will
nearly triple the annual budget, previously at about
$180,000 in state funds.
“It’s not an easy grant to get, so we’re very happy
to get them,” said Kara Jacquemain, specialty court
coordinator at 41B. “It’s going to enhance our program
tremendously and increase the number of people that
we take.”
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Sobriety Court, formed in 2011, provides alternative
resolution of a defendant’s criminal case through
intensive treatment for a drug problem for cases within
its district -- Clinton and Harrison townships and Mount
Clemens. The program currently has 32 participants,
but the new funding that began Oct. 1 will allow that
to increase to 65.
It is one of a handful of specialized courts in the
county geared for substance abusers.
The new money also will allow officials to add to
its basic services of counseling, drug testing and outpatient treatment.
Sobriety Court operators will be able to give
recovering participants Vivitrol, aka naltrexone, an
expensive non-narcotic chemical that via injection
eliminates a heroin, other opiates or alcohol addict’s
cravings, Jacquemain explained.
“We don’t believe in methadone or suboxone,” which
are narcotic recovery drugs used by some treatment
facilities, she said.
The new money also will allow for some in-patient
treatment, which typically is 21 days, instead of only
out-patient care.
Additionally participants will be able to attend
life- and employment-skills classes to participants.
Jacquemain said many participants have been banished
by family members and virtually all of them have lost
their job.
Officials will be able to provide alternative treatments
such as acupuncture and up to $500 in emergency
medical or dental grants to a participate in need.
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“This is all stuff we’ve never done before,” Jacquemain
said.
The first year of the grant of $284,000 is for the fiscal
year 2014-15. The court must apply again for the second
and third years but approval of $325,000 and $324,000,
respectively is expected, Jacquemain said.
At Monday’s Sobriety Court session at the courthouse,
located off Groesbeck Highway, north of Elizabeth
Road, about two dozen participants attended.
One woman who appeared to be in her 20s read her
“break-up letter” with drugs and alcohol, substances she
said were like “the devil stealing my soul.”
“Now there is hope, joy and peace for my future,”
she told Judge Linda Davis.
Also Monday, officials from 52nd District Court in
Troy, including Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig, attended
the session at 41B to gain information about starting a
sobriety court there.
The Sobriety Court Team is all volunteer, although the
new money will allow two defense attorneys to receive
minimal fees for their legal work in the cases.
In addition to Jacquemain, who is also a probation
officer, the team consists of judges Davis and Carrie
Fuca; defense attorneys Sherriee Detzler and Ryan
Zemke; Assistant Macomb County Prosecutor Emil
Semaan; Clinton Township police officers Jodi Melise
and Neil Stafford; therapists Dr. Ronald Fenton,
Marianne Carniak and Regina Brown; and clerical
staffer Grace Moceri.
About the Author
My beat is the courts of
Macomb County and general
a s s i g n m e n t . R e a d m o re
of Jameson Cook’s court
coverage on his blog http://
courthousedish.blogspot.com/
Reach the author at jamie.
[email protected] or
follow Jameson on Twitter: @
jamesoncook.
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The Drug and Alcohol Education program is an intense 4 hour class focusing on the effects
of alcohol and other mind-altering substances. This program utilizes a variety of learning
activities and techniques to reach participants and to aid them in identifying harmful
behaviors. By recognizing and addressing the developmental needs of participants
exhibiting patterns of high-risk behavior, the Drug and Alcohol Education program teaches
participants to become responsible for their own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Many
topics will be covered during this class including: the pharmacology of alcohol and other
substances, patterns of drugs and alcohol use, risk factors, coping skills and setting
prevention goals.
Decision Based Driving
Level One - This four hour course is an excellent experience for both young and
old. The focus is on identifying and changing poor driving behavior and its root cause; poor
decision making.
Level Two - The second block focuses on problem drivers, reckless or negligent
behaviors and how these behaviors have affected their lives and the lives of others.
Impulse Control
Sessions address successful decision making skills, taking responsibility, benefits of
behavior change and setting obtainable goals. This class takes a positive approach to
behavior modification encouraging attendees to celebrate small repeatable successes and
continue to make positive steps toward self improvement.
Controlling Anger
This course is focused on defining anger and other potentially damaging responses to
troubling situations. Emphasis is also placed on gaining control over the use of this
emotion and taking responsibility for changing “maladaptive” behavior.
Life Skills
Seg. A
Seg. B
Seg. C
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- Communication, Self Esteem, Decisions
- Seeking Employment, Interviewing, Job Readiness
- Financial Management, Writing Skills, Time Management
- Goals, Problem Solving, Dealing with Change, Resource Utilization
Life Skills is a comprehensive program created to work with individuals to help
develop the skills necessary to be successful in all aspects of everyday life. Individuals
may be referred to the entire program or by individual segments if found to be more
appropriate.
Retail Fraud Prevention
Retail Fraud Prevention is an interactive program focused on eliminating the habitual
and self defeating behaviors associated with retail fraud and larceny. Participants
in the Retail Fraud Prevention course experience a positive self help environment
complete with a goal statement requirement.
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Stress Management is designed to aid those individuals who are having trouble ef
fectively dealing with the every day pressures of their lives. This course is focused on
recognizing our own triggers and finding healthy ways to eliminate those triggers and/
or cope with them in a more appropriate manner.
Adult Awareness Weekend
The Adult Alcohol Awareness Weekend is an intensive weekend program that focuses on
the impact alcohol use has on ones life and those around them. The program takes a long
look at the individual’s alcohol use, patterns of behavior that may have formed over time
and how these patterns have impacted their choices and lifestyle. This program has a strong
focus on offenses with a drinking and driving component however, would be beneficial for a
number of alcohol and drug related charges.
MIP Awareness Weekend
Minor’s in Possession: Youth Awareness Weekend is an intensive eighteen (18) hour
program that encompasses all components of a drug & alcohol education program and
is designed specifically for youth offenders.
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MARCH
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2015 ANNUAL MADCPO CONFERENCE
Comfort Inn and Suites, Mt. Pleasant, MI
May 20-22, 2015
Scholarships will be drawn at large from all applications. Due to the financial state of the courts,
we expect the high number of requests to continue. Scholarships awarded may be partial
scholarships. Winners will be drawn at the March board meeting. Applicants are eligible only
from courts that do not financially support (or reimburse) their attendance at the conference.
Recipients of the scholarship must be members in good standing, meaning you must have been a
paid member during 2014 (MADCPO treasurer will verify membership status for 2014, prior to the
drawing). You will be required to be in attendance at the business meeting during the conference
as well as all conference sessions. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of your scholarship.
No money will be exchanged and membership fees are not included in the scholarship. Recipients
are responsible for their own room and meals not provided by MADCPO.
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please mail/fax your application by
Friday March 6, 2014 to:
81st District Court
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PO Box 388
Tawas City, MI 48764
FAX 989-984-1021
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Court: ____________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
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Phone: ___________________________________________________________
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Forms also available at www.madcpo.org
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MADCPO ADVERTISING INFORMATION
For those interested in advertising space, the MADCPO
Newsletter is printed three times per year (Fall, Winter
and Spring). The newsletter circulation is approximately
425-450. This is a specialized readership consisting of
all District Court probation officers in Michigan, the association’s members, advertisers, and several politicians
who serve on key committees that pertain to matters of
criminal law and the like. Probation officers make frequent
substance abuse referrals. Therefore, advertising with us
may be of benefit to you. In determining your advertising
needs, please refer to the following specifications. All ads
must be camera ready.
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Heather Duhoski
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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