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Walker County approves grant resolution to renew prosecution partnership
Summary
The court approved a grant resolution (14918-25) that continues a state partnership with a prosecution/civil‑commitment program; county funding was increased by $47,000 in the recent state appropriation, staff said.
Walker County commissioners on Nov. 17 approved a resolution supporting grant number 14918-25 to continue a longstanding partnership with a state prosecution/civil‑commitment program.
A program representative (S8) told the court the partnership has continued for decades and noted that recent state appropriations raised Walker County’s share by $47,000. "We've been doing this now for 41 years ... It's funding the Walker County by amount $47,000," the representative said, summarizing the appropriation increase and the program’s role.
The presenter highlighted program milestones, including a recent civil commitment case that drew national attention and cited program metrics dating to its 1999 start. Commissioners thanked local staff and partners and approved the resolution by voice vote.
Action: the court moved to approve the resolution and the motion carried. Staff said the grant supports continued cooperation between the state program and Walker County, with funding allocated to local partners.
Next steps: county staff will complete required grant paperwork to finalize the county’s participation.
