Chief juvenile court officer outlines county fiscal-agent role for juvenile 'wrap' contract

Terrence Campbell, chief juvenile court officer for District 1, told the Board of Supervisors on April 29 that the county serves as fiscal agent under a longstanding restitution and wraparound (RAP) contract that supports youth services, restitution programs and family assistance.

Campbell said the contract predates his appointment, that he signed a renewal in 2023 extending options through 2029, and that the county has been reimbursing roughly $45,000 annually but actual use in recent years has been lower. He described services funded through the contract: restitution programs that let youth perform community service in lieu of cash payments to victims, short-term rent and deposit assistance to prevent homelessness, utility payments, winter clothing, and support that helps keep youth in school such as equipment to participate in sports.

Campbell described a reciprocal relationship: the county writes checks as fiscal agent; the juvenile court reviews detention days and billing so the county is billed accurately. Supervisors asked about fiscal and legal exposure because as fiscal agent the county processes funds; one supervisor asked whether some of the funds could be attached to county “walls” (i.e., budget lines or restricted accounts) so the county’s administrative responsibility aligned with visible accounting. Campbell said he would work with the board and staff to address concerns and invited future discussions about administrative fees or contractual clarifications.

Ending: Campbell said he hoped the county would continue as fiscal agent and invited questions; supervisors thanked him and asked staff to follow up if they want contract revisions or increased accounting clarity.