CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Grissell Hernandez, Interim Court Administrator, Las Vegas Justice Court |
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the submission of the Fiscal Year 2022 Traffic Safety grant application for $69,750 to the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety for the continuation of the DUI Treatment Court Program within the Justice Court, Las Vegas Township; and authorize acceptance of any grant awarded. (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: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
$69,750.00 |
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Description: |
Las Vegas Justice Court |
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Additional Comments: |
Federal 75% $69,750, Match 25% $23,250 |
BACKGROUND:
The term of the grant, if awarded, will be from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. 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 National Center for DWI Courts 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. 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. Attached hereto is the application for assistance.