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County reports early gains from six-month pretrial supervision pilot; jail-day savings estimated
Summary
A six-month county report on a new pretrial supervision program showed 25 people served (32 cases), mostly low-risk placements, with preliminary data suggesting reduced jail days and a notional cost savings to the county.
Becker County probation staff presented a six-month status report on a pretrial supervision program the board authorized in November. Staff told commissioners the program served 25 individuals covering 32 cases over the first half-year and that most participants remain compliant.
According to the presentation, 20 clients were male and five female; 17 clients were from Becker County, seven were from outside the county and one was listed as homeless. Two…
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