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County Manager
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to enter into a data sharing agreement with Georgia State University (GSU) for Fulton County to provide data on the jail population, charges, bookings, and other court case information. Data will be provided at no cost to GSU and GSU will provide findings and reports of their research back to Fulton County, specifically focused on potential impacts to the Fulton County justice system with the signing of Senate Bill 63. Effective dates: Upon BOC approval through June 30, 2025. (REMOVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to Fulton County Code Section 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control over the following matters, to-wit: In directing and controlling all the property of the county, as they may deem expedient, according to law and to exercise such other powers as are granted by law, or are indispensable to their jurisdiction over county matters and county finances; O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-10-1, requires that all contracts with the county shall be in writing and spread on the minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background
Senate Bill 63 was passed on May 1, 2024, expanding the list of offences for which bail or surety is required for defendants. Additionally, new restrictions are in place regarding the number of times a third-party can pay bonds to defendants. GSU is conducting research on potential impacts from Senate Bill 63 to the Fulton County justice system and is requesting jail and inmate data to conduct this research. In exchange, GSU will share findings from their research with the County to help assess and identify any possible strategies the County may consider undertaking. Findings and reports from the GSU study on Senate Bill 63 will provide increased visibility into potential impacts to the County’s justice system and an opportunity to work with Justice Partners to develop mitigation strategies, if needed.
Scope of Work: Fulton County will provide data on the jail population, charges, bookings, and other court case information on a monthly basis to the GSU research team.
Community Impact: No anticipated impact on the community at large.
Department Recommendation: Department recommends approval.
Project Implications: BOC approval will allow transfer of data which otherwise would not be readily available to the GSU research team and limit their ability to conduct research.
Community Issues/Concerns: None.
Department Issues/Concerns: None.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: Upon approval of BOC |
End Date: 6/30/2025 |
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Cost Adjustment: $0 |
Renewal/Extension Terms: N/A |