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Sheriff requests interim psychiatric coverage for jail; board debates sustainability of CCP allocations
Summary
Sheriff asked for a short-term amendment to the jail medical contract (Wellpath/CFMG) to ensure psychiatric and after-hours crisis coverage; supervisors then held an extended discussion about Community Corrections Partnership (AB 109) funding and whether one-time or ongoing funds should support new positions and programs.
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on March 25 approved a short-term amendment to its existing jail medical contract to secure interim psychiatric services after county behavioral-health staffing left a coverage gap, and then engaged in a lengthy debate about the county's use of Community Corrections Partnership (AB 109) funds for ongoing positions and programs.
Interim jail psychiatric coverage: Sheriff Taylor told the board the county is in the middle of a competitive procurement for long-term jail medical services but faces an immediate gap in psychiatric coverage needed for safety-cell assessments and Title 15 compliance. The board approved an amendment to the county's contract with CFMG/Wellpath for interim psychiatric services, with staff estimating the fiscal-year cost at roughly $48,000. "This is a stopgap," the sheriff said, adding that the county must provide timely psychiatric…
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