Commission approves DA office grant applications and Carly’s Law agreement for exam services
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Summary
Commissioners voted to submit a VOCA application (~$36,994) and a CACF application ($204,620.20) for the District Attorney's office and approved a St. Alphonsus services agreement to provide exam services under Carly’s Law.
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.