DOC described partial confinement programs with about 1,100 participants and cited an Arcadia 20 DNR crew program that employs returning residents; members discussed reentry-center closures and asked DOC to prioritize reopening locations where geography limits access.

Supervisors approve Jamal Rowe's appointment and compensation as Sacramento County's chief probation officer

County officials recognized multiple national awards: an Evidence Based Practice unit award for corrections, a NACCHO model practice for public-health communications, and a NACO achievement award for a library–public-health partnership that distributed naloxone and fentanyl-test strips.

Commissioner Ryan Beatty said the Kansas Department of Correctionsreallocation would reduce Sedgwick Countycommunity corrections grant by 38% beginning 2027, about $2.1 million, and the county will press the governor and legislature to revisit the formula.

The Seneca County Board of Commissioners on June 30 approved multiple resolutions: a roundabout (state-funded) project, a $438,883.70 resurfacing award to Evan Bee Asphalt, bridge-load postings, ratification of a $130,000 court-technology grant, appointment of special counsel and a $50,000 transfer to community corrections, plus supplemental appropriations for road repairs.

A county jail study presented Hillsborough County’s option to build a new jail on county land in Goffstown; town chiefs cautioned the board about increased EMS/fire transports, training needs and community impacts and the board asked staff to draft a letter of concerns to county commissioners and state representatives.

BJA said Purpose Area 2 funds comprehensive tribal justice system strategic planning (one award per tribe), with about $1.5 million available and awards up to $150,000; funds may support data collection and a project manager but cannot be used for stipends or food.

Shannon briefed the Ripley County commissioners on TREX, a state-legislated system that can intercept tax refunds to recover delinquent fees for county units; commissioners asked staff to prepare an MOU and data for possible participation by December.

A county official reported Vigo County is averaging about 30 inmates housed outside the county; commissioners discussed options including a new jail pod (estimated $25–30 million), expanding community corrections and using video courtrooms, and said they will meet judges and form a committee to develop recommendations.

The prosecutor requested appropriation of $502,000 in seized‑asset funds from recent forfeitures—proposing $250,000 for vehicles, $52,000 for a three‑year contract and $200,000 for equipment—and noted statutory limits require most funds be used for law enforcement.

Cheatham County docket included numerous probation-violation (VOP) matters: some defendants were reinstated to probation or community corrections with conditions and treatment requirements, while others (including Raymond Skipworth) had probation revoked and were remanded to serve sentence in TDOC.

Anthony Frisch, director of Western Probation Services, briefed the Grant County Board on how three state probation delivery systems operate, local staffing for a five‑county joint powers region and funding risks if counties shift to other delivery models.

On June 20 the Grant County Commissioners approved two community corrections grants totaling $747,986 and adopted a series of routine infrastructure and facilities actions — including an unofficial detour, a Fairmount structure-to-bridge inventory transfer, an $8,000 courthouse gazebo purchase, emergency boiler replacement requests and approval to move dirt to an FOP range with fuel reimbursement.

The director of community corrections told the J RAC his program27s grant awards were cut and its project-income reserves are being drained, and he requested $285,000 from county leaders to cover employee benefits and avert program cuts.

After a detailed staff presentation, the Waseca County Board accepted the Community Corrections Act comprehensive plan and approved minor bylaw changes for the advisory board; the plan emphasizes training, evidence-based practices and managing an expanded felony caseload.

The Sanilac County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved participation in the Thumb Area Regional Community Corrections Fiscal Year 2027 grant application, covering 10/01/2026–09/30/2027, to fund targeted programming for felony probationers in a four-county regional effort.

Probation and community corrections leaders told the council a state decision to cut Justice Reinvestment grant funding will force counties to cover services or face gaps, and urged outreach to state lawmakers for a legislative fix.

At their weekly meeting commissioners approved a cooperative agreement for the Chipoa/Lake Road water-main replacement, accepted multiple grants and personnel actions, and authorized weekly county bills totaling $1,888,868.90.

At its meeting the Lake County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of routine and programmatic resolutions including appropriations, project advertising, a landfill gas expansion design approval with bid date, a Job and Family Services memorandum of understanding, grant acceptance, vendor selections for payment systems, reappointments, and bill

The Butler County Criminal Justice Board presents a new strategic plan to improve efficiency.

Council authorizes city manager to accept funding for Clark County Municipal Court programs.

Monville Township Council reviews resolutions for road work and new personnel changes.

The board voted to appoint members to the Community Corrections Advisory Board, accepted final work and authorized final payments on several road and bridge contracts, and approved starting a sale process for two landlocked parcels (staff noted the county assessor recommended 50% of assessed value); commissioners also held an extended discussion about regional library governance and budget implications for 2027.