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Washington County officials say state budget cuts force $2.4 million reduction in community corrections operations
Summary
County staff told the Board of Commissioners that an amended state budget (House Bill 5004) requires the county to cut about $2.4 million from Community Corrections operating costs, with operational changes needed before a formal budget amendment this fall and a July 1 implementation deadline.
Washington County commissioners were told at a roundtable meeting that a recently amended state budget will force about $2.4 million in cuts to the county’s Community Corrections programs, and that operational changes must begin immediately to meet a July 1 implementation deadline.
Erin Doyle, county staff, told the board that “House bill 5004 was just amended by the state legislature and now reflects a significantly reduced community corrections budget than what was introduced.” She said the amended budget does not reflect the governor’s recommendation or the Department of Corrections’ cost study and that the change must be implemented by July 1 of the fiscal year.
Why it matters: Community Corrections provides programs intended to supervise and rehabilitate adults released from custody. County officials said reducing those services risks increasing incarceration or jail…
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