REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 20, 2024
FROM
THOMAS W. SONE, Public Defender
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
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Public Defender Positions for Assisted Outpatient Treatment
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Authorize the addition of three new regular positions for the Public Defender under the following classifications:
1. One Deputy Public Defender IV, Attorney Unit, Range 82 ($145,683 - $195,666 annually).
2. One Social Service Practitioner, Professional Unit, Range S2 ($80,000 - $160,000 annually).
3. One Paralegal, Technical and Inspection, Range 49 ($57,429 - $78,811 annually).
(Presenter: Thomas W. Sone, Public Defender, 382-3950)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The estimated annual cost for the three positions and administrative costs (general expenses office supplies, travel and training) will be funded by the Department of Behavioral Health's (DBH) allocation of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds. DBH will reimburse the Public Defender (PD) per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) established on July 12, 2024. Should the MHSA funding become unavailable for these positions, PD will delete the positions if PD cannot fund the positions. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the PD and in DBH's 2024-25 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Effective September 30, 2021, Senate Bill (SB) 507 amended AB 1976 to expand the criteria for
when Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) services may be court-ordered for ...
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