County Court to Use Online Sanctions for Low-Risk Offenders

In an effort to implement meaningful sentencing alternatives for alcohol related offenses and low-degree criminal offenders, the 22nd Judicial Circuit of McHenry County, in conjunction with the McHenry County Department of Probation and Court Services, has implemented the use of the 3rd Millennium Online Classrooms.

During the last decade, courts have been diverting underage drinking, petty theft, marijuana possession, and other misdemeanor cases to diversion programs, thus allowing the court to deal with more serious offenses.

For many first offenders, this is a "teachable moment." The 22nd Judicial Circuits wants streamlined, effective intervention solutions for low-risk criminal offenders.

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