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Commissioners renew Justice Benefits Inc. contract for federal inmate-reimbursement filings
Summary
The court renewed a contract with Justice Benefits Inc. to prepare applications for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, which reimburses counties for certain inmate days; staff said JBI receives 22% of any award.
County staff recommended and the court approved renewing the contract with Justice Benefits Inc. (JBI), which prepares and files applications for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (a federal reimbursement program tied to days incarcerated for certain criminal charges). Staff said the arrangement is a long-standing practice; JBI handles the complex annual application process and receives 22% of any award as compensation.
In 2023, staff said the county's award was roughly $54,000 and JBI's share would have been 22% of that amount. County staff emphasized the program is a reimbursement for housing criminally charged inmates and that the county retains funds in a restricted account that must be used for correctional purposes such as small construction projects or jail training.
