The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a resolution to establish a Driving While Intoxicated & Drug Court Program at the regularly scheduled meeting today.
The Hays County DWI & Drug Court Program is a County Court and District Court specialized judicial initiative, designed to reduce substance-related offenses by providing an alternative to traditional sentencing. This joint endeavor focuses on rehabilitation rather than incarceration, targeting non-violent offenders with substance abuse disorders. Through judicial oversight, comprehensive treatment and community collaboration, this program is dedicated to enhancing public safety and reducing repeat offenses by providing a structured, accountability-driven program for qualifying individuals with drug and alcohol-related offenses.
Its creation received support from court officials across the county. Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins explained that his office will review cases for eligibility and recommend defendants if they’re a good fit for the program.
