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Board Approves Revised Regional Juvenile-Detention Agreement with Butte County
Summary
The Board approved a revised agreement with Butte County for juvenile hall and enhanced SecureTrack services through June 30, 2028; probation staff warned of higher per-diem costs for enhanced programs and potential pressure on county reserves.
Chief Probation Officer Chuck Henson presented an updated regional juvenile-detention agreement between Sierra County and Butte County for juvenile placements from Aug. 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The revised agreement terminates the existing regional contract and adds access to enhanced detention services, including an intensive, six-month program Henson described as focusing on accountability, life skills and reintegration.
Henson described the cost implications of the enhanced services. He said the…
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