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Juvenile probation reports diversion gains and PREA compliance, keeps budget flat

Board of County Commissioners · April 1, 2026
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Summary

Juvenile probation and detention presented increased diversion hearings, over 4,000 community service hours and full PREA compliance; the department made only modest internal budget shifts and did not request new general-fund dollars for FY27.

Douglas County Juvenile Probation and the Juvenile Detention Center presented their FY 2026–27 budgets and program updates on March 31, focusing on prevention, diversion and facility compliance.

Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Dan Hamer reported stronger diversion outcomes with 207 diversion hearings in the most recent year and roughly 37 children placed on formal probation during the fiscal year.…

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