DEPARTMENT
State Court
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - State Court, 23RFP138566A-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 second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
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
Justice and Safety
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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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 critical service of misdemeanor probation management in a continuing effort to reduce jail overcrowding and offender recidivism
Project Implications: None
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