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Committee adds $200,000 for pretrial supervision positions amid questions about uptake

Government Operations & Military Affairs · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved a $200,000 increase tied to seven pretrial supervision positions but members asked staff to provide evaluation materials after one representative cited a news report suggesting low program uptake and uneven effectiveness.

The committee added $200,000 to prior funding for the Department of Corrections’ pretrial supervision program, tied to seven positions from the probation position pool. Unidentified Speaker 1 framed the increase as an add to existing funding and the panel registered support.

A committee member (Unidentified Speaker 2)…

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