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Grand County approves $248,000 jail behavioral services amendment and permits secure transport provider
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved an amended contract for jail‑based behavioral health services and authorized a secure transport permit for a private provider to move people experiencing mental health crises out of patrol vehicles.
Grand County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amended contract worth $248,000 to expand jail‑based behavioral health services and separately authorized a secure transportation permit for a private company to provide non‑patrol transfers for people in mental‑health crisis.
The contract amendment for jail‑based behavioral services was presented to the commissioners by Brett Hirtland of Judicial Services. Hirtland said the funding — identified on the first page of the contract documents — supports services for inmates “who are experiencing substance abuse or mental health challenges,” and that the amendment…
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