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Idaho corrections seeks ongoing funding for data tools and transparency software
Summary
The Department of Correction asked the Joint Finance Preparations Committee to fund continued use and expansion of data analysis tools from Recidiviz and several transparency platforms, citing operational benefits and private philanthropic matching of public dollars.
The Idaho Department of Correction requested ongoing general-fund support for a suite of data and transparency tools, including continued work with the nonprofit Recidiviz, during the Joint Finance Preparations Committee hearing on Feb. 4.
Agency budget analyst Noah Peterson told the committee the Management Services Division has requested $910,000 in general-fund appropriation for “recidivism case management software” and $668,100 for transparency software to support inmate access to court documents and staff response to records and subpoenas. Director Josh Tewalt described Recidiviz as more than “software,” calling it a nonprofit that “surface[s] data in correctional systems” and “automate[s] a lot of processes that take a lot of staff time.” He said the tools have been used in probation and parole and…
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