Dane County is about to embark on an experimental community court in hopes of reducing the racial disparity in the criminal justice system. Steven Potter reported in last week’s Isthmus, that instead of relying on judges and lawyers, the Community Restorative Court will use “peacekeepers” drawn from the community to help both victims and perpetrators a chance to transcend criminal acts. He spoke to WORT-FM producer Dylan Brogan about the court on In Our Backyard, the station’s evening news program. Listen to the interview here:
Isthmus on WORT: Community Restorative Court
Steven Potter talks to WORT about Dane County’s new alternative court