CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jessica Gurley, Court Administrator, Las Vegas Justice Court |
Recommendation:
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Ratify Las Vegas Justice Court’s submission of the grant application to the State of Nevada Office of Criminal Justice Assistance; ratify the acceptance of the grant award of $86,415 to fund professional services and $64,950 for the retention of one Specialty Court Coordinator for the DUI Treatment Court from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; authorize the Court Administrator or designee to sign any additional grant documents, as necessary. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2161.000 |
Fund Name: |
Court Education Program |
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Fund Center: |
1184560000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
1184.2DUICED.2024 |
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Amount: |
$151,365.00 (federal 80%) |
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Description: |
N/A |
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Additional Comments: |
Matching funds of $37,842 required (20%) |
BACKGROUND:
The State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety has consecutively awarded United States Department of Transportation pass-through grants to the Las Vegas Justice Court since Fiscal Year 2008 for the DUI Treatment Court Program. The program is a court-supervised, comprehensive treatment court for misdemeanor DUI offenders operating under Impaired Driving Solutions national standards. The goal of the program is to improve public safety and reduce recidivism among its participants through treatment interventions, random alcohol/drug testing, court supervision, and alcohol/drug use monitoring technology. This project will provide funding to retain one full time Specialty Courts Coordinator and provide supervision of participants with electronic monitoring and random drug testing. The funding will permit the DUI Treatment Court Program to assist with treatment services and monitor offenders in attending treatment and complying with all court orders related to their cases, including paying associated fees and fines. The term of the grant is from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Attached hereto are the applications for assistance.