Williamson County Board: Opioid Funding for the Veterans Drug Court

The board's own record. The July 14, 2026 and July 21, 2026 agendas both carry "Opioid Funding Application for Williamson County Veterans Drug Court" under New Business. The July 21, 2026 minutes: "Motion made by Jim Marlo and seconded by Jim Rasor, approving Opioid Funding Application for Williamson County Veterans Drug Court Training in the amount of $24,465.02. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Tim Atkisson, Yea; Jim Marlo, Yea; Jim Rasor, Yea. All members present voting Yea; motion carried." The board meets at the Williamson County Administrative Building Boardroom, Marion; Tim Atkisson is Chairman with Jim Marlo and Jim Rasor the commissioners. The court the funding reaches. The First Judicial Circuit's own Drug and Veterans' Court page posts the "2021 Policy and Procedure Manual - Williamson County Drug and Veterans Court" and the 2021 Participant Handbook: "The First Judicial Circuit Drug/Veterans Court operating out of Williamson County, Marion, Illinois represents a collaborative effort between the criminal justice system and treatment stakeholders working together to reduce recidivism and break the cycle of substance abuse." Its Track 1 is the Veterans Court: "To connect eligible veterans with mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment, benefits coordination, and support services available through the VHA", with Phase I Stabilization (90 days) requiring at least three probation office visits a week, random urinalysis/breathalyzer testing as determined by the court team, weekly court reports and four verified self-help meetings a week. The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts' certified list records "Williamson County Drug/Veterans Court". The Presiding Judge of the circuit is William J. Thurston.