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Juvenile probation asks for 3% COLA, warns of rising forensic costs and staff-safety concerns
Summary
Juvenile probation and detention staff asked commissioners to consider a tentative 3% cost-of-living and fringe increase for staff, warned that forensic psychological evaluations cost "$950 to $1,200" each and grant funding is shrinking to roughly $7,500, and described staff safety and diversion-program plans.
The juvenile probation/detention presenter asked the court to consider probation and detention budgets together and requested a tentative 3% cost-of-living and fringe increase for staff.
S6 warned that forensic psychological evaluations used to determine fitness to proceed "range anywhere from $950 to $1,200 in evaluation" and that the county receives about 15 such evaluations per year; state grant funding that previously covered evaluations is being reduced and "we're gonna have about $7,500" available next year. The presenter also described safety concerns for probation officers who perform home visits and said staff are partnering with local law enforcement for training and safety planning.
S6 described program efforts including a steering committee formed after a community event and early planning for a juvenile justice education alternative program (JJAEP) to house students expelled under House Bill 6. S6 emphasized the work is "in the works" but will take time to implement.
