2026 Senate Resolution 124

Whereas, Treatment courts are the cornerstone of justice reform in the United States and are recognized as the most successful and effective justice system intervention in our nation’s history; and

Whereas, There are more than 4,200 treatment courts nationwide, including Michigan’s 209 treatment courts, which together have helped restore hope, strengthen families, and improve outcomes for more than 1.5 million individuals; and

Whereas, With the help of treatment courts, there are significant improvements to substance use, mental health challenges, and a reduction in addiction and related crime, all achieved at a lower cost than traditional criminal justice approaches, saving an average of $6,000 per participant; and

Whereas, Treatment courts foster strong community-based partnerships by bringing together judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, treatment and rehabilitation professionals, law enforcement, community supervision personnel, researchers, educators, and community leaders who share a commitment to accountability, recovery, and healing; and

Whereas, It also improves public safety and promotes long-term stability by increasing educational attainment, employment, housing and financial security, supporting family reunification, reducing foster care placements, and improving maternal and infant health outcomes; and

Whereas, Treatment courts exemplify the belief that recovery is possible, accountability leads to transformation, and when one person rises out of substance use and crime, families grow stronger, communities heal, and we all rise; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 2026 as Treatment Court Month.