Commissioners raise concerns as county pretrial program moves toward court control
Commissioners sought clarity about the state's and courts' plans after local pretrial services began transitioning to the judicial department; GR said the department is analyzing a statewide RAO process and the county will engage in advocacy for funding.
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Commissioners repeated concerns about the announced transition of the county's pretrial program to the state courts and pressed GR to engage with the judicial department to secure funding and a workable statewide approach. A commissioner said the judicial branch is "looking statewide" at a right-sized RAO process and the county needs to ensure a fully funded system so local services are not left without resources.
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