REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
January 13, 2026
FROM
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
Title
Memorandum of Understanding with the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino for Drug Court Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Memorandum of Understanding, retroactively effective July 1, 2025, including non-standard terms, with the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, for Drug Court Services, in the amount of $727,914, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
(Presenter: Jennifer Alsina, Assistant Director, 252-5142)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
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
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Drug Court services, in an amount not to exceed $727,914, is funded by 2011 Realignment. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Behavioral Health's (DBH) 2025-26 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
DBH is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services to county residents experiencing severe mental illnesses and/or SUD. Through its Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services division, DBH offers a comprehensive range of SUD services through County-operated clinics and contracted providers, including prevention, treatment, wellness, and recovery for individuals and families of individuals experiencing SUD. The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (Superior Court) resolves disputes within the County involving civil law, criminal law, traffic infractions, family law, juvenile law, and mental health...
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