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County to accept $286,458 CJCC accountability courts grant with matching participant fees
Summary
Columbia County staff presented a FY2026 grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) for accountability courts: grant award $286,458 with participant fees of $50,005.51 as matching funds, totaling $337,009 (approx.).
Columbia County staff presented a Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) accountability courts grant for fiscal year 2026 during the June 10 meeting. The grant provides funding for personnel, treatment services and other operational costs tied to accountability courts.
Staff reported a grant award of $286,458 and participant fees totaling $50,005.51 to meet matching requirements; staff stated a total grant package of approximately $337,009. The grant period runs July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Staff recommended approval and said Judge Blanchard remains a participant in the program.
The committee moved the grant award to consent for final commission approval.
