To: Board of Supervisors
From: Probation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Request for Proposals No. 2023-01 regarding Juvenile and Adult Electronic Monitoring
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Humboldt County Probation Department (HCPD) to advertise and distribute the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit electronic monitoring services for juveniles and adults;
2. Authorize staff to review the proposals in accordance with the criteria contained in the RFP, evaluate any proposal received, and select the proposal that best meets the needs of the county; and
3. Direct staff to return to your Board to request approval of the selected proposal.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Probation, Prop 172 Funding (1/2 percent sales tax for public safety)
1100-235-504300
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt Probation Department (HCPD) operates a juvenile home supervision program as required by Section 840 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code. HCPD also operates a Supervised Release Program (SRP) as part of the county's AB 109 realignment plan. Both juvenile and adult probation supervision programs have historically utilized electronic monitoring (EM) as an additional form of oversight and in lieu of detention or incarceration. EM serves as a component of probation supervision to promote public safety and increase successful supervision completion outcomes. Probation's current use of EM allows eligible juveniles to serve their detention commits at home and reduces overcrowding in Juvenile Hall. Similarly, the release of adult offenders from custody to EM, assists in reducing overcrowding in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, and increases offenders' accountability upon release from custody. Adult offenders placed on EM are more likely to comply with the terms and conditions of supervision and keep court appearances and appointments. Additio...
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