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Court considers continuing jail risk-assessment program and a $20 PR-bond fee to fund it
Summary
Court reviewed a jail risk-assessment program that screens defendants for pretrial release; staff estimated $155,000 annual cost to continue the program and proposed a $20 fee (or up to 3%) on PR bond filings to fund personnel and convert temporary staff to regular part-time roles.
Commission court members and staff reviewed a jail risk-assessment program originally funded by a one-time grant and now scheduled to wind down. The program provides magistrates and judges with structured assessments to identify defendants who may qualify for personal-recognizance release and to flag behavioral-health candidates for diversion.
County staff and court administration said continuing the risk-assessment program would cost…
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