Problem Solving Courts

Sobriety Court

Program Purpose

The main purpose of the Sobriety Court is to reduce recidivism among repeat drunk drivers by leveraging court and community resources. We aim to foster substance-free, sober lives for participants while significantly improving public safety.

A Collaborative Team Approach

Achieving and maintaining sobriety is a complex social problem. Our “Team Approach” brings together professionals from various sectors to provide a comprehensive support network:

District Court Judge

Probation Officer(s)

Prosecuting Attorney

Law Enforcement

Community Corrections

Treatment Providers

The Tools

To ensure progress and compliance, the court utilizes:

Intensive Supervision: Frequent check-ins and monitoring.
Individualized Treatment: Tailored clinical recovery plans.
Personal Accountability: Clear expectations and consequences.
Frequent Review: Regular judicial oversight of progress.

The Goals

Our commitment to the participant and the community includes:

Improving overall public safety on our roadways.
Developing long-term, sustainable sover lifestyles.
Breaking the cycle of repeat offenses.
Reintegrating healthy, productive citizens into society.

3B District Court offers this opportunity to select individuals who meet specific criteria. Please consult with the Probation Division for more information.

Department Contacts

3B District Court

Name	Title	Phone
Autumne Keifer	Probation Officer/Magistrate	(269) 467-5541
Daniel Frazine	Probation Officer	(269) 467-5541
Jeffrey Middleton	District Court Chief Judge Pro-Tem	(269) 467-5513
Luke Lori	Magistrate	(269) 467-5684
Matthew Huff	Probation Officer	(269) 467-5541
Robert Pattison	District Court Chief Judge/Family Division	(269) 467-5615
Tabitha Wedge	Court Administrator/Magistrate	(269) 467-5502