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Second Renewal of the Interlocal Agreement for Administration of the Pinellas County Drug Court Funding with the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Second Renewal of the Interlocal Agreement for Administration of the Pinellas County Drug Court Funding with the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court (Court).
• This Second Renewal extends the term of the existing Interlocal Agreement, originally approved by the Board on August 19, 2020 (File 20-771D), and previously amended and renewed on March 11, 2024 (File 24-0062D).
• The Interlocal defines the rights and responsibilities for the administration of funds appropriated by the Board, including Federal or State grant funds passed through the County, for Drug Court and/or similar programs operated by the Court.
• There are no changes to the scope of work, funding structure, or program responsibilities.
• There is no fiscal impact or additional funding associated with this Renewal.
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Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health
2.2 Enhance community safety
Smart Service Delivery
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement
Summary:
This Second Renewal extends the Interlocal Agreement between the County and the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court that outlines the administration and oversight of Drug Court-related funding. Human Services continues to serve as contract administrator and provide fiscal oversight, while the Court is responsible for program operations. The renewal period extends through September 30, 2026.
Background/Explanation:
Drug Court operates in accordance with Chapter 65D-30, Florida Administrative Code, known as the Substance Abuse Standards. Drug Court exists to provide participants the opportunity to avoid a jail sentence and to become productive, drug-free members of the community.
The Courts, with the support of the County, operate several specialty court programs including but not limited to:
The Adult Drug Court Program, which is an eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) month, court-supervised, comprehensive treatment program for non-violent felony offenders.
The Pinellas Family Dependency Treatment Court (FDTC) provides safe, nurturing, and permanent homes and developmental services for children of parents with substance use disorders who are involved with the courts, while also providing parents with the necessary treatment and supportive services they need to achieve stable recovery.
The Pinellas Juvenile Drug Court Program serves as a diversion program for juveniles who have received misdemeanor and/or felony drug charges.
The Pinellas Mental Health Court supports cross-system collaboration to improve public safety responses and outcomes for individuals with mental illnesses or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders who encounter the justice system.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact from the approval of this Second Renewal.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Karen Yatchum, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Sixth Judicial Circuit Court
Attachments:
Second Renewal