Sobriety Treatment Program
"Saving Lives, Reuniting Families & Improving Communities"
Grand Haven | Holland | Hudsonville | Frequently Asked Questions | Participant Documents
Alma Valenzuela, Program Coordinator
(616) 355-4314
Grand Haven
Judge Craig Bunce
Grand Haven District
Court
414 Washington Ave.
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
Review Times
- Tuesdays 3:00pm to 4:00pm
For the Grand Haven program, Email or Fax applications to:
- Ottawa County Prosecutor
Att: Lee Fisher
414 Washington Ave, Room 120
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Fax: (616) 355-4336
Probation Officer
- Kendra Sheffield
(616) 846-8268
2024 Grand Haven Review Session Schedule
January 23
February 6
February 20
March 5
March 19
April 2
April 16
April 30
May 14
May 28
June 11
June 25
July 23
August 6
August 20
September 3
September 17
October 1
October 15
October 29
November 12
November 26
December 10
January 7, 2025
Holland
Judge Juanita Bocanegra
Holland District Court
85 W. 8th St.
Holland, MI 49423
Review Times
- Wednesdays 10:00am - 11:00am & 3:00pm - 4:00pm
For the Holland program Mail or Fax applications to:
- Ottawa County Prosecutor
Att: Lee Fisher
85 West 8th Street, Suite 130
Holland, MI 49423
Fax: (616) 355-4336
Probation Officers
- Kevin Rahn
(616) 355-4316 - JP Tallent
(616) 355-4328
2024 Holland Review Session Schedule
January 24
February 7
February 21
March 6
March 20
April 3
April 17
May 1
May 15
May 29
June 12
June 26
July 24
August 7
August 21
September 4
September 18
October 2
October 16
October 30
November 13
November 27
December 11
January 8, 2025
Hudsonville
Judge Judith Mulder
Hudsonville District Court
3100 Port Sheldon, Hudsonville,
MI 49426
Review Times
- Mondays 3:00pm to 4:00pm
For the Hudsonville program Email or Fax applications to:
- Ottawa County Prosecutor
Att: Jay Tubergen
85 W 8th Street, Suite 130
Holland, MI 49423
Fax: (616) 355-4336
Probation Officer
- Tracey Lehnen
(616) 662-6077
2024 Hudsonville Review Session Schedule
January 22
February 5
February 19
March 4
March 18
April 1
April 15
April 29
May 13
June 10
June 24
July 22
August 5
August 19
September 16
September 30
October 14
October 28
November 11
November 25
December 9
January 6, 2025
FAQ
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What is the Sobriety Treatment Program (STP)?
- A program for individuals with OWI-II convictions.
- Assistance to maintain an alcohol/drug free lifestyle.
- A team approach for supervision.
- Regular court appearances.
- A combination of incentives and sanctions to change behavior.
- Substance abuse treatment.
- An opportunity to make positive lifestyle changes.
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Who is eligible for STP?
- Defendant must be an Ottawa County resident or residing within the Court's jurisdiction. Transfers from other jurisdictions are accepted if the program is not at capacity, the defendant meets all requirements, and is an Ottawa County resident. The transferring court has to agree to transfer conditions from the 58th District Court. A copy of the police report needs to be submitted with the program application.
- The defendant must have a serious pattern of substance abuse or dependency.
- The offense is alcohol or drug related or where the offense had an underlying substance abuse issue.
- The defendant may not have a history of violent offenses.
- All defendants who request entrance into the STP must enter a guilty plea to a misdemeanor or felony punishable by at least one year in jail.
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Why participate in STP?
- Possible No jail or reduced jail.
- Extended time to pay court fines/costs.
- Treatment for your substance use disorder.
- Assistance with needs that your family may encounter.
- Continuous support to help in your alcohol/drug free lifestyle.
- Possible restricted license.
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What are the program requirements?
The defendant
a. Must agree to cooperate with and complete a preadmissions screening and evaluation process as determined by the 58th District Court.
b. Must be an Ottawa County resident, or within the court’s jurisdiction.
c. Violent criminal history, or a felony weapon conviction, is subject to review by the prosecutor before admission.
d. Must enter a guilty plea to a one-year misdemeanor.
e. Must sign a written agreement to participate in the Sobriety Treatment Program.
*Transfers from other jurisdictions are accepted as long as the program is not at capacity, the defendant meets all requirements, and is an Ottawa County resident.
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How to participate in STP?
The prosecutor is the "gatekeeper" for determining who is legally eligible for entry into the program.
Attorneys, or potential participants, must fill out an application screening form and submit it to the prosecutor's office for review.
If the candidate passes the legal screening, the prosecutor's office will notify the Probation Department, who will then schedule an interview with the potential participant.
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How will I be notified of acceptance or denial into the program?
The probation department will send a notice of approval to the defense attorney or defendant. The Court will also be notified to schedule a sentence date on the next possible opening, which could be within a week.
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Review Sessions
Participants are required to appear in court on a regular basis. The number of times depends on the phase the participant is in. Review sessions for the Holland program are held every other Wednesday. Review sessions for the Grand Haven program are held every other Tuesday. Review sessions are open to the public.
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Transfers to Other Jurisdictions
Individuals seeking to transfer to another jurisdiction to participate in a treatment program must contact the program they are seeking to enter and complete their application and screening. Confirmation of acceptance and a copy of the Transfer MOU shall be sent to the 58th District Court Probation Department before the Pre-Sentence Investigation to include in report.