RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE Appropriations and Revenue Adjustment No. 5042 authorizing new revenue in the amount of $754,530 from the State Superior Court (SB 129 Pretrial Release Program) and appropriating it to Probation Programs (0308) for the one time expenditures for the expansion of pretrial services.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This action increases revenue and appropriations by $754,530. (100% State, No County Match)

BACKGROUND:

California Senate Bill 129, Budget Act of 2021 allocated funding to every Superior Court in California to support judicial officers in making pretrial release decisions that impose the least restrictive conditions, to address public safety and return to court, and to implement appropriate monitoring practices and provision of services for released individuals. Funds were provided for one time set up costs as well as ongoing expenses. This action is to recognize and appropriate the revenue for one time expenditures. The funds will be primarily used for the purchase of vehicles and equipment and to setup office space for the expansion of the pretrial program.