Board approves temporary reallocation to fund correction technicians after judgeorder change
Summary
The Multnomah County Board approved a DCJ budget modification reallocating one parole-and-probation officer position to fund 2.5 corrections technicians through 12/31/2026 while an intergovernmental agreement with the courts is finalized.
The Multnomah County Board on Thursday approved a budget modification that shifts funding from one parole-and-probation officer to provide six months of pay for 2.5 corrections technicians in the county's custody and release services program. DCJ Director Denise Pena and Adult Services Division Director Tyra Hubbard told commissioners the change responds to a revised presiding judge's order dated July 13, 2026 that maintained county responsibility for administering the release order.
"This funding supports the 6 month time frame for the added function for DCJ through 12/31/2026 while the IGA is finalized between the county and OJD," Tyra Hubbard said. Deputy COO Justin Black told the board county staff and court administrators exchanged drafts and redlines and that both sides are aiming for resolution by mid-October.
Several commissioners supported the substance of the modification but pressed administration on process. Commissioner Moyer said the executive branch has at times executed operational changes before formal board action and called the practice "not acceptable," urging compliance with the county's charter. Chair Vega Peterson said staff would investigate the timeline and committed to improving timeliness.
The board conducted a roll-call vote and approved the budget modification. The allocation was described as net-neutral within personnel expenses and intended to maintain continuous coverage for presiding-judge-ordered pretrial duties pending a finalized IGA.
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