ARPA-funded Municipal Court programs outcomes
Summary
Four court programs — driver's license testing, financial counseling at court, Special Services Court diversion, and free bus passes — are showing real results: an 85% appearance rate for bus-pass users versus 63% courtwide, and about $825,000 in avoided jail costs. They're funded through FY 27, but ten grant-funded positions must move to the general fund by FY 29.
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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
$227,000 funded for FY 27; rising to about $347,000 in FY 28 when ARPA ends, plus ten positions needing general fund dollars.
Low-income defendants clearing tickets and licenses, plus the city through less jail spending and fewer bench warrants.
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