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Jefferson County allocates initial opioid settlement funds to jail court services and prosecutor program
Summary
The board approved $58,004.73 one-time for court services opioid remediation and $16,000 annually for five years to an "Acts of Justice" program for the prosecutor's office. Commissioners said they prioritized funding for jail-based treatment and program sustainability.
Jefferson County commissioners approved initial allocations from opioid settlement funds at their Nov. 7 meeting, directing a one-time $58,004.73 to court services for opioid remediation and $16,000 per year for five years to an "Acts of Justice" program in the prosecutor's office.
During discussion commissioners said they had delayed some distributions while finalizing a sustainable treatment approach…
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