Honorable Harry Gill is a judge of the 18th Circuit Court, Bay County MI.  Upon taking office in 2011, he founded the 18th Circuit Court Felony Drug Treatment Court, which is an alternative program within the criminal justice system. The program is designed to address the needs of defendants who have committed crimes thought to be caused by addiction to drugs or alcohol, through treatment and structure rather than incarceration. Judge Gill is a strong supporter of FAN because through his experience as a judge he has seen firsthand the devastation addiction causes to people and their families. He also has observed that addiction is not hopeless and that people who are provided support and treatment can--and do--enter sustained recovery and lead happy and productive lives. FAN is a major source of this kind of support within our community.