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County staff warn of major state funding cuts to alternative sentencing programs, urge legislative outreach
Summary
San Juan County’s alternative sentencing division told commissioners that legislative changes and a shift in liquor excise tax distribution have reduced expected LDWI and related grants, producing an estimated $300,000–$400,000 shortfall and prompting staff to propose using opioid settlement and other local funds while seeking state relief.
San Juan County officials told commissioners at a budget workshop that the county’s alternative sentencing programs face sizable state funding reductions and that staff plan to pursue legislative remedies while tapping local one‑time sources to maintain services.
Miss Mitchell, who presented the alternative sentencing division’s work, said the programs provide jail‑based treatment, case‑managed aftercare, peer recovery supports and reentry services. “Throughout across our…
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