By: Kourtney Lockey
MOORHEAD, Minn. (Valley News Live) – The Clay County Attorney’s Office is temporarily halting its participation in three key criminal justice programs, citing concerns about their effectiveness.
It will no longer be involved in Clay County Drug Court, Veterans Court, or DWI Court. These voluntary treatment programs are designed to reduce rates of people reoffending.
Officials with the attorney’s office stated that the programs are “not going well,” citing a lack of progress among participants and issues with communication. The office also confirmed it would no longer offer these courts as part of plea negotiations.
The Clay County Attorney’s Office plans to re-evaluate its position on involvement in specialty courts in 2027.
