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Community corrections program saved Randolph County about $1.7 million last year, director says
Summary
North Central Community Corrections Director Erin Golden told the commission the program had 261 participants last year and saved the county $1,715,628.19 in regional jail costs; she reported 124 current participants and $225,719.64 saved so far this fiscal year.
North Central Community Corrections Director Erin Golden presented annual program metrics to the Randolph County Commission on Aug. 15, saying the program had 261 offenders enrolled last fiscal year and generated $1,715,628.19 in savings on regional jail bills. Golden told the board that the program currently has 124 offenders enrolled this fiscal year and has saved $225,719.64 to date.
Commissioners acknowledged the cost-saving figures during routine reports and did not propose changes to program operations during the meeting. Golden framed the program as a regional alternative that reduces jail costs for the county while supervising offenders in the community.
