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County to participate in Marquette community corrections (TriCap) program for local (Bridal/Brimley) pretrial services
Summary
The board approved participation in the Marquette Community Corrections program (TriCap) for fiscal year 2027 limited to the Bridal/Brimley portion to preserve access to pretrial diversion services; commissioners stressed better communication and notification protocols for participant walk-offs.
The board voted to participate in the Marquette Community Corrections program for fiscal year 2027 with a focus on the Bridal/Brimley portion that enables pretrial diversion, citing access to TriCap's services as the principal benefit. Commissioners said pretrial diversion provides courts and the sheriff a tool to avoid incarceration when appropriate and saves county custody costs.
Members raised concerns about communication lapses when participants have left programs without notification; commissioners asked TriCap to ensure immediate notification to the sheriff if a participant walks off the program. The motion to participate in the Bridal portion passed by voice vote, with at least one commissioner registering opposition to the broader program expansion.
