REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 5, 2024
FROM
THOMAS W. SONE, Public Defender
SUBJECT
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Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Court Funds Revenue Agreement with the State Bar of California
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Court Funds Revenue Agreement with the State Bar of California to provide legal representation to adults with severe mental health illness in court proceedings, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 5976, subsection (c), in the amount of $227,164 for the period of December 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
2. Designate the Public Defender to electronically execute the funds agreement in Recommendation No. 1, and any subsequent non-substantive amendments, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Public Defender to transmit the agreement and all amendments in relation to the agreement, in Recommendation No. 1, to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
4. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post necessary budget adjustments as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Thomas W. Sone, Public Defender, 382-3950)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
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 grant award, in the amount of $227,165, funds the Public Defender's (Department) Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Program (Program) and is a...
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