The Baker County Board approved multiple actions on Aug. 25 to support the District Attorney’s Office.

The commissioners voted to approve submission of a VOCA application (listed as VOCA CSA‑2025‑BakerCO.DAVAP‑00023) in the amount of approximately $36,994 to support DA office services. Staff said recent state and federal changes have produced uncertainty about victim‑services funding and noted an estimated 80 percent reduction referenced in state communications; the DA's office asked the commission to sign and send a letter to state and federal representatives about the funding reductions.

Commissioners also approved the application for a CACF grant (CACF 2025‑BakerCounty‑DAVAP‑0006) in the amount of $204,620.20 for the DA's office MDT (multidisciplinary team) services. The board recorded unanimous verbal approval on both grant applications.

In a separate item, the commission approved a St. Alphonsus service agreement for Carly’s Law exams allowing the county to use a named examiner, Zach Allen, at a cost the DA reported as $6,000 per year. Commissioners approved that routine annual agreement by voice vote.

Nut graf: The votes aim to secure funding for victim services and to ensure exam capacity for MDT investigations; staff warned that state and federal funding streams are in flux and the county is seeking legislative and congressional attention.

Ending: Staff will submit the grant applications and pursue outreach to state and federal representatives about funding reductions; the Carly’s Law agreement will be executed and is expected to continue on an annual basis.