DEPARTMENT
State Court
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - State Court, 23RF138566A-CJC, Misdemeanor Probation Services, this is a revenue-generating contract with Judicial Correction Services, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide supervision and case management services for misdemeanor offenders sentenced by Judicial Order in the State, Superior, and Magistrate Courts of Fulton County. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
Scope of Work: This contract will provide the Court with a comprehensive probation services program that includes community service supervision, domestic violence counseling, and DUI Offender rehabilitation. Furthermore, the supervisor of misdemeanor offenders has been instrumental in eliminating the backlog of probation revocation cases awaiting hearing which has translated into a sizeable reduction of the misdemeanor jail population.
Community Impact: Low-risk, offenders are less likely to re-offend while being supervised which allows our communities to remain safe.
Department Recommendation: Approval of this contract will enable the County to provide the cri...
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