Community Sentencing Program Funding and Capacity
Summary
Only 52 people are in the program versus the 75–85 it used to serve and a goal of 100+. There are 28 eligible LSI screenings waiting on dispositions, and a new tracking system aims to get people pled in within 30 days. Low numbers also mean the dedicated officer is losing caseload time to generic supervision.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program has about $29,000 left in its $50,000 budget plus $65,827 in admin fees — funding isn't the constraint; referrals are.
Eligible defendants who could get treatment-based sentencing instead of prison, and the county if it avoids incarceration costs.
The dedicated community sentencing officer's capacity is diluted as low numbers force generic caseload assignments.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Community Sentencing Planning Council - Jul 14, 2026
The program underspent its budget by $14,667 and will get $40,000 next year, with a reserve pool available on request. Meanwhile the program holds 57 participants and lost its mental health provider COCMH to a sale.
Community Sentencing Planning Council - Apr 14, 2026
Only 52 people are in the program versus the 75–85 it used to serve and a goal of 100+. There are 28 eligible LSI screenings waiting on dispositions, and a new tracking system aims to get people pled in within 30 days. Low numbers also mean the dedicated officer is losing caseload time to generic supervision.
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