NHTSA Webcast: "Staggerd Sentencing in the Traffic Court"

February 22, 2012
Location: Web
Call (800) 255-8343 for eligibility

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Impaired driving, whether by drugs or alcohol, is a major concern for society and the courts. We know fines, jail, and interlocks only, don’t change the offender’s behavior. Judges need viable alternatives in dealing with this major public safety problem. Staggered Sentencing is a proven, low-cost, judge-driven program devised by Minnesota Judge James E. Dehn (a rural judge who sits in multiple Minnesota counties). The staggered sentencing model is designed to help reduce recidivism with a challenging docket within today’s fiscal restraints. In this NHTSA sponsored webinar, Judge Dehn will introduce the concept of staggered sentencing, discuss how a court can implement it, and what challenges a judge may face when starting a staggered sentencing program in his or her court.