A new bill has been signed into law that will help those in need of treatment with going to court and problem-solving.  State Representative Chris Miller, a Republican out of Oakland, says that the initiative came out of Coles County when the treatment provider noted the difficulty of getting people to court and to court-ordered drug treatment.  They asked for help in finding a solution. 

SB 3405 amends the Counties Code, allowing counties to apply transportation funds to assist persons attending problem-solving courts. 

The new law provides that a county may use funds designated by law or ordinance for transportation to fund rides for persons to attend problem-solving court.  It also allows counties to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other local government units for the same purpose.