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Committee hears youth justice caseloads are straining Sawyer County budget
Summary
Vice Chair Julia Lyons reported eight youth in out-of-home placements and 45 open cases, with placement costs described as higher than anticipated; the Truancy Ordinance update was deferred to next month.
Vice Chair Julia Lyons told the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee that eight county youth are in out-of-home placements and those placements are increasing costs beyond what the budget anticipated.
Lyons said there are 45 open youth justice cases and three referrals in May, describing the current caseload as a strain on staff capacity and county funds. The committee noted the Truancy Ordinance update will be addressed next month.
Committee members did not take formal funding action at the meeting; the item was listed for future agenda follow-up.
