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Court approves application for Violence Against Women Act prosecutor grant; county match already budgeted
Summary
Newton County approved applying for a Violence Against Women Act special prosecutor grant to fund a prosecutor (named in the presentation as John Bert) to handle crimes against women; county officials said the local match is already in the budget.
The Newton County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing application for a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) special prosecutor grant intended to fund a prosecutor and associated victim-assistance services.
Court presentation: Staff explained the county has participated in the special prosecutor program for 15 years and that the county's annual match is already budgeted. The presenter said the office is applying for $65,000 this year; the county's match has been covered in prior years by a combination of county general funds and state Senate Bill funds.
The presenter identified the prosecutor position funded through the grant as John Bert and said the specialization aids in prosecuting crimes against women, assisting with protective orders and court advocacy for victims. Commissioners asked questions about the county's attorney staffing and the budget impact; staff said the county's general-fund portion of support for the office is modest and the grant reduces the portion paid wholly from county dollars.
Action: The court voted to approve the resolution and submit the grant application. Officials said they will be notified of awards later in the year.
