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County hears results of Calibrate diversion program; commissioners opt for smaller ongoing staffing to sustain program
Summary
Prosecutor’s office staff reported the Calibrate diversion program enrolled 238 defendants with 162 successful completions (about 83% success rate reported); commissioners chose the smaller funding option (one FTE at roughly $59,000 for three quarters) to keep the program operating amid tight budgets.
Missoula County’s diversion program manager and prosecutors told commissioners on Aug. 27 that the Calibrate diversion program has enrolled 238 defendants since inception and reported 162 successful completions, which staff described as an approximately 83 percent success rate. Mac Lou, the county’s chief criminal deputy, described operational benefits: diverting eligible defendants reduces attorney and court workload and accelerates restitution payments and community service completion compared with traditional prosecution.
Staff said the…
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