To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
Prepared By:
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Brad Kamby, Division Manager, Judicial Services
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Presenter: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
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Subject:
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2:00 PM *Judicial Services Overview and Consolidation
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Purpose and Request:
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The purpose of this study session is to provide the BOCC with an overview of the Judicial Services Division and to request approval from the BOCC to consolidate the Altura Plaza office to the Lima Plaza office, effectively relocating three staff members.
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Background and Discussion: The Judicial Services Division is comprised of five programs that provide services to justice-involved individuals, various criminal justice agencies, and other stakeholders in Arapahoe County. The Judicial Services programs include Pretrial Services, the Pretrial Mental Health Program, Community Service, Strategic Business & Systems Analysis, and Community Corrections. The Community Service program has seen a 21% decrease in court-ordered community service intakes since 2021. The reduction in court-ordered community service is not unique to Arapahoe County. Other counties have reported similar reductions in community service numbers. Due to continued reduction in the number of clients in the Community Service program, Judicial Services believes that the consolidation of offices and reallocation of a full-time employee is warranted. With the ability to conduct intakes and case management duties remotely, Judicial Services has the capability to continue providing high-quality customer service to individuals. Judicial Services would continue to offer in-person services at Altura Plaza a minimum of twice per month to accommodate individuals who have no option to receive services virtually and who are unable to travel to Lima Plaza. The current Community Service Supervisor will transfer to an existing vacant Pre...
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