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Prosecutor warns VOCA cuts could force staff reductions; seeks part‑time to full‑time conversion
Summary
The county prosecutor told commissioners anticipated VOCA grant cuts (potentially ~40%) could eliminate funded advocate positions; the office proposed converting a part‑time advocate role to full time, which would increase general‑fund costs and could affect victim notification capacity under the Missouri constitution.
The prosecutor—s office told Cole County commissioners on Dec. 11 that anticipated cuts to VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding could reduce grant revenue by as much as 40% and put two VOCA‑funded advocate positions at risk.
"I do know that we are one of very, very few offices. We might be actually the only office in the state that has two VOCA funded advocate positions," Speaker 8 said, describing high uncertainty about how state‑level VOCA cuts will be distributed. The prosecutor—s office said it had already reduced its VOCA revenue line from $85,000 to $27,000 in anticipation of cuts.
Speaker 8 urged commissioners to consider…
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