Commissioners discussed the county’s contract with OBHC and directed staff to meet with the provider to rewrite the agreement so it contains clear, measurable deliverables tied to therapeutic-court supports.

A commissioner said they had spoken with Judge Burke about therapeutic courts and described the program as supervision and support services that help participants meet requirements such as employment, attendance at recovery meetings and other recovery milestones. That commissioner told colleagues that county dollars going to OBHC should be matched to defined positions and deliverables so the county can evaluate outcomes.

Commissioners emphasized the behavioral-health components often come from the state and that county funding for therapeutic-court efforts should be clearly spelled out in any contract. One commissioner asked for numbers on program outcomes (how many people successfully completed therapeutic court), and staff said they would gather data and report back.

After discussion commissioners authorized staff to meet with OBHC, draft a contract that defines positions and deliverables, and return with recommendations. No formal vote was recorded on a contract amendment at this meeting; the discussion was recorded as direction to staff to renegotiate contract language and return to the board with suggested changes and outcome metrics.