Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Juvenile Justice Funding topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Court accepts $21,150 in state juvenile detention reimbursement under SB 30
Summary
The commissioners approved acceptance of $21,150 in reimbursements from the 30th Judicial District juvenile probation department pursuant to Senate Bill 30 for housing Aransas County juveniles at a neighboring county's detention center; staff said the amount does not cover the county’s total costs.
The Aransas County Commissioners Court approved accepting $21,150 from the 30th Judicial District Juvenile Probation Department for funds sent to the San Patricio County Detention Center to house Aransas County juveniles, citing Senate Bill 30 of the 88th Texas Legislature, which provides reimbursement for counties when the Texas Juvenile Justice Department lacks local capacity.
Charity Bronco, director of the 30th Judicial District Juvenile Probation Department, told commissioners the state reimbursement is not the full amount the county has spent and that the county has paid “significantly more than the 21” this year. Bronco said the contracted per‑day cost is $175 and that reimbursements are made on a prorated schedule tied to the fiscal year ending in August; if extra funds become available at fiscal year end, additional reimbursement may be possible.
Why it matters: The payment offsets part of Aransas County’s cost of housing juveniles out of county. Commissioners asked staff to provide a precise total of what the county has paid this year; Bronco said she would double‑check the figure and follow up by email.
Action: The court approved acceptance of the $21,150 reimbursement by roll call vote.
Votes: Commissioner Cheney — Aye; Commissioner Castorlein — Aye; Commissioner Russo — Aye; Commissioner Dupnik — Aye; Judge Garza — Aye.
