Dr. Jen Fryhite, director of public health and social services, presented a revised 2026–2027 Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) plan on Dec. 2 that responds to shifting need and a state change to a biannual contract. The local CJTA panel recommended reprioritizing funds toward substance‑use treatment, domestic‑violence services and housing given increases in DUI/drug court census and higher utilization of domestic‑violence treatment.

Staff recommended reallocating $6,000 from CJTA administrative funds so the county could reimburse DRC and FES (and match a 2‑year contract term) for services delivered in good faith between July and September 2025; the change would also cover an additional active DRC case and roughly 35 parenting class sessions. Staff said these administrative funds would be under the proposed contract from July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027 and the local CJTA panel supported the path.

Several commissioners asked for written confirmations from providers that they agree with the reimbursement and new contract terms; staff said they had an email from Shelley Willis at FES and would follow up with DRC. Given the short public‑notice window, commissioners directed staff to remove the item from this afternoon’s consent agenda and bring it forward for formal action on Dec. 16 after additional outreach and any requested briefings.

Speakers quoted (from meeting): “We're receiving the same allocation from the health care authority,” a panel representative said, outlining why the panel recommended prioritizing treatment and housing services.

What’s next: Staff will collect provider confirmations, schedule a work session if desired, and place the item on the Dec. 16 meeting for board action.