The House Resolution proposes to declare May 2025 as Treatment Court Month in Michigan, highlighting the significant role of treatment courts in the justice system. These courts are recognized as a successful intervention strategy, with over 4,000 treatment courts across the nation, including 200 in Michigan, having positively impacted the lives of more than 1.5 million individuals. The resolution emphasizes the effectiveness of treatment courts in improving outcomes for those with substance use disorders, reducing addiction and related crime, and achieving cost savings of approximately $6,000 per individual served.

Furthermore, the resolution underscores the collaborative nature of treatment courts, which involve partnerships among judges, attorneys, treatment professionals, law enforcement, and community leaders. These courts not only enhance public safety but also promote family reunification, improve educational and employment opportunities, and support financial stability. By declaring May 2025 as Treatment Court Month, the resolution aims to recognize the transformative impact of treatment courts on individuals and communities, reinforcing the idea that collective progress is achieved when individuals overcome substance use and criminal behavior.