Officials in Grant County are looking into the possibility of implementing a program aimed at helping people get their drivers licenses back. The proposed program would not shorten the initial time of a suspension or revocation or eliminate associated fees, but would offer assistance with the restoration process once it’s legally available. Members of the county Criminal Justice Coordinating Council discussed the program at their bimonthly meeting after Judge Craig Day raised the possibility after hearing about a similar program near Madison. The process of reinstatement typically includes payments of associated fines and filing of insurance documents, among other requirements. According to a report, Wisconsin Department of Transportation data shows nearly 1,600 people in Grant County had their driver’s license revoked or suspended in 2021. If approved, those people could get assistance through county efforts implemented with the help of Madison-based LIFT Wisconsin, a team of legal experts focused on license restoration. The matter will be discussed further at a February 7th meeting.
