Probation director asks for county support, cites 87% completion rate and requests two $50K general‑fund supplements
Probation reported an 87% completion rate for supervised probation and asked the county for an additional lead officer paid by a $50,000 request from both the adult and juvenile general funds to stabilize operations and cover gaps in state funding.
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La Paz County Probation described an 87% success rate for probationers completing supervision without revocation and outlined expanded juvenile diversion (Elevate) programs. Director Diana Blankenship said staffing shortages and recent resignations have left the office short‑handed and asked the Board to consider additional funding to remain operationally stable.
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