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Commissioners discuss possible transfer of court-ordered drug and alcohol testing to coroner's office
Summary
Commissioner Mike Arzy proposed moving court-ordered drug and alcohol testing from Juvenile Justice to the County Coroner's Office; Coroner Dr. Robert Byrd indicated interest while Justice Office Administrator Dan Lindly raised concerns about staffing, confidentiality, billing, and the need for a formal MOU.
Commissioner Mike Arzy raised a discussion item about transferring court-ordered drug and alcohol testing responsibilities from Juvenile Justice to the County Coroner's Office. Dr. Robert Byrd, the county coroner, said he has expressed interest in taking on those duties.
Justice Office Administrator Dan Lindly outlined operational issues that would need to be addressed before any transfer: staffing and training, confidentiality protections during testing, staff safety, billing procedures, revenue reporting, and a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) to clarify responsibilities. The item remained a discussion; no vote or formal decision was taken at the March 2 staff meeting.
