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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Josh D. Peters, County Administrator
FROM: Apple Martine, Public Health Director
DATE: 60- 9 2026
SUBJECT: Agenda Item — a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with
Jefferson County Superior Court and the Jefferson County District Court;
January 1, 2026 — December 31, 2026; $275,000.00, for this agreement
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), as the fund manager of the 1/l0th of 1% Behavioral
Health Sales Tax Funds, is requesting Board approval of a Memorandum of Understanding
Agreement with the Jefferson County Superior Court and the Jefferson County District Court; for
Therapeutic Court Case Management and other services for individuals affected by substance
abuse, chemical dependency and mental health issues; January 1, 2026 — December 31, 2026;
$275,000.00.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PROS and CONS:
This Memorandum of Understanding is with the Jefferson County Superior Court and the Jefferson
County District Court, for Therapeutic Court Case Management and other services for Jefferson
County citizens with co-occurring disorders, seeking mental health, substance abuse and chemical
dependency treatment; in the Behavioral Health Court, Drug Court and Family Therapeutic Court.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
This is County sales tax revenue, which is deposited into the 131 Fund (1/10 of 1% Fund). The
BoCC allocates it, with input from the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. The Memorandum
of Understanding states if the sales tax revenue decreases, the Courts will be contacted and the
agreement may be renegotiated.
This Memorandum of Understanding Agreement is recommended by the Behavioral Health
Advisory Committee.
Community Health Environmental Public Health
Developmental Disabilities 360-385-9444
360-385-9400 (f) 360-379-4487
360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community
AD-26-010
This renewal for 2026 is an increase by $75,000 over the past provision of 1/10th funds at the
recommendation of the BoCC during Jefferson County's considerations for the 2026 budget
allocation process as of October through December 2025.
RECOMMENDATION:
JCPH management is requesting Board approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement
with the Jefferson County Superior Court and the Jefferson County District Court; January 1, 2026
— December 31, 2026; $275,000.00.
REVIEWED BY:
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Jos D. Peters, County Administrator Date
Community Health Environmental Public Health
Developmental Disabilities 360-385-9444
360-385-9400 (f) 360-379-4487
Always working for a safer and healthier community
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form
(INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE)
CONTRACT WITH: Superior Court&District Court Contract No: AD-26-010
Contract For: Therapeutic Courts Term: January 1,2026 to December 31,2026
COUNTY DEPARTMENT: Public Health
Contact Person: Apple Martine
Contact Phone: X443
Contact email: amartine@co-jefferwn.wa.US
•
AMOUNT: $275,000.00 PROCESS: Exempt from Bid Process
Revenue: Cooperative Purchase
Expenditure: Competitive Sealed Bid
Matching Funds Required: Small Works Roster
Sources(s)of Matching Funds _ Vendor List Bid
Fund # #131 L RFP or RFQ
Munis Org/Obj 13156400 _Other:
APPROVAL STEPS:
STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES COM A E WIT AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW.
CERTIFIED: ❑ N/A:a psi. Feb.20,2026
e Signature Date
STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE
COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT BE DEBARK BY NY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCY.
CERTIFIED: ❑ N/A: / L�c, Feb. 20. 2026
Sianat re Date
STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved by Risk Management on 2/27/2026.
STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 2/27/2026.
STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED).
STEP 6: CONTRACTOR SIGNS
STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Jefferson County Superior Court & Jefferson County District Court
and
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners as Administrator of
1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund —2026
WHEREAS,this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between Jefferson County Superior
Court and Jefferson County District Court(Courts)and the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (County)which administers the 1/10t of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund
131); through Jefferson County Public Health and the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS,this Memorandum of Understanding describes the mutually-agreed conditions under
which 1/10th of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax(Fund 131) is being allocated to Jefferson County
Superior Court& Jefferson County District Court for the Therapeutic Court's Coordinator/Case
Manager and other needed services for individuals affected by substance abuse, chemical dependency
and mental health issues; and
WHEREAS,the Jefferson County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee voted to recommend the
1/10th of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax(Fund 131)be, in part, allocated for Therapeutic Court
Case Coordinator/Management and other services in the amount of$200,000 starting 2024, on an
annual basis via MOU. In 2025, $200,000 was received by the Therapeutic Courts from Fund 131;
and
WHEREAS,Jefferson County's Board of County Commissioners dedicated a one-time additional
increase of$75,000, for a total of$275,000 for contract year 2026, for preserving Therapeutic Court's
programming in whole during a County Budget deficit year when General Funds to County
departments were to be cut dramatically.
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners approved a 2026 County Budget that allocates
funding from the 1/10t of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax(Fund 131), consistent with the Jefferson
County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee's recommendations; and
WHEREAS,the Jefferson County Superior Court and Jefferson County District Court will
administer the contracts and expenditures to provide the Therapeutic Court's Coordinator/Case
Manager and other needed services pursuant to this MOU from January 1, 2026 to December 31,
2026; and
WHEREAS,all funds from the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); may only be
used for their intended purpose within that budget year; and any unexpended funds remaining at the
end of a budget year must be retained in the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax(Fund 131)
where the fund balance is made available for allocation to other eligible services in future years; and
WHEREAS,Jefferson County Superior Court&Jefferson County District Court agrees to regularly
report deliverables and agreed-upon metrics to Jefferson County through Jefferson County Public
Health's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee as specified under this MOU as a condition of
receiving 1/10th of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax (Fund 131); and
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WHEREAS, work performed between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 is pursuant upon
execution of and consistent with the provisions of this Agreement to hereby be ratified.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed that:
1. The County, as administrator of the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131);
Superior Court and District Court mutually agrees for the Courts to provide Therapeutic Court's
Coordinator/Case Manager and other needed services to individuals enrolled in Behavioral
Health Court, Drug Court & Family Therapeutic Court, in Jefferson County Superior&
Jefferson County District Courts, as described in this MOU.
Including EXHIBIT, A: Scope of Work: Behavioral Health Court, Drug Court & Family
Therapeutic Court and EXHIBIT B and EXHIBIT B-1, B-2: Therapeutic Courts Logic
Model and Performance Measures attached hereto and incorporated herein.
2. Funding from the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); to the Superior Court
and District Court for the services pursuant to this MOU; $275,000 in 2026 as described in the
following Budget Tables; subject to modification pursuant to Section 8 of this MOU.
3. Jefferson County Superior Court& Jefferson County District Court will use the 1/10th of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); for all participants enrolled in Behavioral Health
Court, Drug Court and Family Therapeutic Court. Services include case management, court
time, administrative duties, therapeutic court team staffing, treatment supervision and client
support (e.g. housing, urine analyses, Court incentives, out of custody assessments, in custody
assessments, training, and alternative to jail) for participants, per the following Budget Tables:
Description Service Period Amount from
Fund 131
Therapeutic Court Case Management 1/1/2025—
and Other Services Budget: 12/31/2025
Case Management- Staff $ 140,000
Transportation $ 2,000
UA Test Standard $ 3,000
Incentives* $ 2,000
Housing Vouchers $ 30,000
Jail Alternatives $ 3,000
Technology $ 3,750
Training and Travel $ 6,500
In Custody drug/alcohol Eval $ 1,750
Admin Costs $ 6,000
Emergency Funds $ 1,500
Education Costs $ 500
Total Budget $ 200,000
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Description Service Period Amount from
Fund 131
Therapeutic Court Case Management 1/1/2026—
and Other Services Budget: 12/31/2026
Case Management - Staff $ 190,000
Transportation $ 2,000
UA Test Standard $ 3,000
Incentives* $ 7,000
Housing Vouchers $ 33,000
Jail Alternatives $ 8,000
Technology $ 8,750
Training and Travel $ 6,500
In Custody drug/alcohol Eval $ 1,750
Admin Costs $ 8,000
Emergency Funds $ 6,500
Education Costs $ 500
Total Budget $ 275,000
*Incentives for Therapeutic Courts could include clothing vouchers from Goodwill or uniform stores,
grocery store gift cards, gas cards, work supplies and equipment, bicycles and other transportation
assistance.
4. Funding approved pursuant to this MOU will be included in the 2026 expenditure appropriation
budget of Jefferson County Superior Court and Jefferson County District Court. In addition, a
quarterly transfer from the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); for a total
equal to the amount expended during the YTD period minus previous expenditure
reimbursements from this award not to exceed the authorized annual amounts stated in the Tables
on page two and three, will be made to the Jefferson County Superior Court and Jefferson
County District Court revenue budget upon timely submittal of required reports. Funds provided
pursuant to this MOU will be tracked separately by the Courts and may only be used for its
intended purpose within that budget year. At the end of each budget year, if documented actual
authorized expenditures pursuant to this MOU services related to/for the Therapeutic Courts are
less than the authorized budgeted amount, the difference will be transferred back to the 1/10th of
1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); Jefferson County Superior Court & Jefferson
County District Court will not exceed the amount provided by the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral
Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); without obtaining an appropriation.
5. Funding provided by the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax (Fund 131) will be used to
monitor participant compliance and as well as help participants improve psychiatric symptoms
and functioning, reduce substance use, reduce hospitalizations, increase housing stability, reduce
arrests, and improve quality of life. Funding will be used to assist participants with the above
areas. Funding listed in the Budget Table on pages two and three are approximations for each
line item, and may be shared between the descriptions, with budget updates given to Public
Health.
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6. Jefferson County Superior Court and Jefferson County District Court will use the County
financial management software (Currently Tyler ERP Account Trial Balance)to provide a report
of actual paid monthly expenses incurred, and corresponding supportive documentation to
validate expenses, emailed monthly to the Behavioral Health Coordinator and Public Health
Finance Manager for actual paid monthly expenses that have incurred.
7. Provide monthly financial reports for actual paid monthly expenses that have incurred and email
them quarterly to the Auditor's Chief Accountant and to Public Health.
8. Jefferson County Superior Court, Jefferson County District Court and any Contractors it may use
to provide services with the 1/10t of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); shall comply
with the following:
ATTACHMENT A-Jefferson County 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax Match
Policy.
a. The County reserves first right to use as match the 1/10t of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax,
(Fund 131), and the services funded by them for purposes of qualifying for additional funding
and grants. The County may allow the Contractor to use the 1/10t of 1%Behavioral Health
Sales Tax funds as match, at the County's sole discretion. Should the County decline to use
the 1/10t of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax funds as match for additional funding and/or
grants, then the County may authorize the Contractor to use such funds for match consistent
with this MOU; as required by ATTACHMENT A-Jefferson County 1/10th of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax Funding Match Policy.
b. Where the Courts or its Contractors proposes to use 1/10th of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax
funds for match,the Courts or its Contractors shall be solely responsible for compliance with
all state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to DSHS, CMS and DBHR
funding rules, applicable to the use of 1/10t of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax funds as
match.
c. The Contractors shall document it has met this responsibility by submitting in writing to the
Jefferson County Superior Court,Jefferson County District Court and County Administrator
their match formula, allocation plan and any other documentation required of them by
ATTACHMENT A-Jefferson County 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax
Funding Match Policy. The County may withhold authorization to utilize the 1/10`h of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax as match. The Court's or its Contractor's failure to provide
adequate documentation does not relieve the Courts or its Contractors of their responsibility to
comply with all state and federal laws and regulations related to match.
9. This MOU may be amended by mutual written agreement of both parties. The basis for
amending this agreement includes,but is not limited to, an increase or decrease in sales tax
funding, or addition of required tasks not addressed in this agreement.
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10. This MOU shall remain in effect from January 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026 unless
terminated before then by either party with 30 days' prior written notice, except that the
requirements to provide financial and program reports and other documentation required
pursuant to EXHIBIT A, EXHIBIT B, EXHIBIT B-1,B-2,and ATTACHMENT A shall
remain in effect until fulfilled. All work performed in 2026 consistent with this MOU prior to its
adoption is hereby ratified.
DATED this day of , 2026.
JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON JEFFERSON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Board of County Commissioners
Jefferson County, Washington
By: By:
Greg Brotherton, Chair Brandon Mack, Presiding Judge
Date:
By:
Heidi Eisenhour, Commissioner
By:
Heather Dudley-Nollette, Commissioner JEFFERSON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
SEAL:
By:
Mindy Walker, Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Date:
Carolyn Gallaway, Date
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form only:
Jeremiah B. Luther, DPA
02/27/2026
hi p . ucker, Date
'ef Ci ' Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Work: Behavioral Health Court, Drug Court, Family Therapeutic Court
Jefferson County Superior Court and Jefferson County District Court agree to utilize the 1/10th of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax (Fund 131),provided through this MOU,to provide the following
services and provide tracking reports as follows:
1. Provide for and supervise case management services for all citizens enrolled in Behavioral
Health Court,Drug Court and Family Therapeutic Court.
a) At a minimum, case management shall include:
• Prepare and maintain files or a database on enrollees to track and document their
attendance and participation in the therapeutic court,the enrollee's treatment plan,
their progress in following the treatment plan, and their progress toward graduation
from the therapeutic court.
• Communicate with enrollees outside of court as necessary to answer questions, steer
enrollees to appropriate resources, and provide guidance to help them comply with
their treatment plans.
• Coordinate the scheduling and participation of, and communication between, all
representatives of agencies that are part of each Therapeutic Court, such as the
Judge/Commissioner, Prosecutor, County Clerk, Public Defenders, and Treatment
Providers.
• Provide administrative support for the smooth functioning of the Therapeutic Courts as
may be required by Superior Court and District Court.
• Collect and share statistics and data as may be required for the administration of the
Therapeutic Courts and for reporting purposes.
• EXHIBIT B,EXHIBIT B-1, B-2: The Behavioral Health Court, Drug Court and
Family Therapeutic Court Logic Model and Performance Measures are attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
2. Adults charged in Jefferson County for criminal activity whose criminal behavior is
related to, or affected by, substance abuse may be eligible to participate in Behavioral
Health Court, Drug Court and Family Therapeutic Court, which is a minimum 18 month
or longer voluntary program that promotes treatment and accountability. Participants are
required to comply with law abiding behavior,participate in recommended treatment,
submit to random urinalyses, attend regular court reviews and maintain frequent contact
with the Therapeutic Court Coordinator/Case Manager and Staff.
3. The 1/10th of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); provides support needed to
operate Behavioral Health Court, Drug Court and Family Therapeutic Court which protects
public safety while reducing offender risk for future justice involvement and placement in a
higher, more restrictive level of care or incarceration. Funds are provided to assist in housing,
jail alternatives, in and out of custody assessments,treatment not covered by insurance, as
well as the substance use monitoring services of urine analysis(UA)testing and biological
alcohol monitoring devices (Sober-Link)to determine compliance with court orders.
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4. Provide at least the following for the Therapeutic Courts; so, the Behavioral Health Advisory
Committee is able to review usage of allocated funds in order to assure access to appropriate
treatments and services:
a) Provide monthly financial reports for actual paid monthly expenses that have incurred and
email them quarterly to the Auditor's Chief Accountant and to Public Health.
b) Jefferson County Superior Court& Jefferson County District Court will provide an
estimate of projected expenditures under this MOU for the remainder of the year at the end
of October 2026 to Public Health.
c) Jefferson County Superior Court& District Court will provide all invoices to the Auditor's
office for processing during the Open Period, (a.k.a. 13th Month, in January); and the final
reporting by Jan 19, 2027.
d) Provide Jefferson County, through Jefferson County Public Health, with a copy of any
service contracts (and all amendments associated therewith) with the 1/10th of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131): under this MOU.
e) Jefferson County Superior Court& Jefferson County District Court will provide quarterly
statistics in an electronic form that is developed and may be revised by Jefferson County
Public Health, in consultation with the Courts, for statistical and program data collection.
0 Jefferson County Superior Court& Jefferson County District Court will ensure that
quarterly electronic reports for each Therapeutic Court are sent to Lolinthea Hinkley at
LHinkley@co.jefferson.wa.us
o Quarterly reports will be reviewed by Public Health for accuracy. Any questions
will be referred back to the Court.
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EXHIBIT B
Drug Court and Unified Dependency Calendar Model page 1
Inputs Outputs
Activities Participation
Drug Court Team Drug Court Team Drug Court Team
• Judge • Referral- • Judge accepts client
• Prosecution Defense or into Drug Ct.
• Defense Prosecution • Client evaluation
• JCSO • Prosecution • Client treatment
• Believe in determines • Client accesses
Recovery eligibility services-housing,
• Discovery • Substance GED, mental health
Behavioral abuse • Weekly staffing &
Healthcare significant in reviews to support
Unified Dependency criminal services & monitor
Calendar Team history compliance
• Judicial Officer • Client agrees Unified Dependency
• Discovery to D.0 Calendar Team
Behavioral requirements • Compliance/follow
Healthcare Unified Dependency program rules
• GAL Program Calendar Team • Client treatment
Coordinator • Entered once • Housing, Basic needs
• Believe in Dependency is being met
Recovery established • Education,
• DCYF • Client agrees employment
• Parent/child to UDC ROI • Weekly staffing &
Attorneys reviews
• AAG
• Tribal
representatives
GOALS:
• Increase access to treatment and support services that promote recovery and stability for adults
and youth.
• Provide education, screening, referral and brief intervention services in the community.
• Reduce inappropriate use of county, municipal, and community resources by individuals who
have co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency issues.
• Reduce future involvement in the court system.
• Family change- Address family interaction patterns that maintain the presenting problems;
build problems solving and communication skills. Reduce family conflict.
• Rehabilitate drug dependent offenders through court mandated treatment.
• Promote cost effectiveness in the justice process and the community.
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EXHIBIT B
Drug Court and Family Therapeutic Court Logic Model page 2
Shorts Medium • Long
Drug Court Team Drug Court Team Drug Court Team
• Participant • Increased • Criminal Justice System
connected with accountability saves money processing
housing and for behavior; cases &jail time.
treatment motivation to • Increased pro-social
• Drug avoidance comply with indicators
skill program; • Decreased recidivism
development. respect for Unified Dependency Calendar
• Abstinence court process Team
from • Decrease drug • Recovery for substance
substances use abuse
Unified Dependency Unified Dependency • Increased parenting skills
Calendar Team Calendar Team • Increased health and safety
• Youth remain in • Address of children
home/reduced physical and • Community involvement and
time out of mental health support network
home • Compliance • Prevent future involvement
placement with services with substance abuse
• Improved family • Motivated to • Reunification Achieved
functioning succeed
• Client access to • Develop
housing & parenting skills
offered services • Connect with
• Develop family
• substance resources
avoidance skills • Family
• Abstain from involved in
substances. treatment or
• Maintain and counseling
deepen • Safe, Staple
relationship with Housing/Trans
children port
• In home
dependency
• Plan for
economic
security
9orts
EXHIBIT B-1 Behavioral Health Court - Logic Model
Jefferson County - 1/10 of 1% Sales Tax
Environment Theory & Assumptions
Situation Theory
• Seriously mentally ill(SMI) • A speciaized BHC helps
reduce the high amount of
defendants spend more time in and time and resources the
have greater difficulty navigating defendants with SMI
the criminal justice system (CJS) consume in the normal CJS
• Persons with SMI are likely to • Defendants are less likely to
repeat criminal behavior(when recidivate/revoke when
illness goes untreated) appearing more tecpently
• The traditbnal criminal justice before a Judge
process is typically not effective for • A team approach(units
persons with SMI working in colaboration)
• There is a high incidence of will create an efficient and
mental illness among effective process
offenders • Court ordered treatment for
defendants with SMI
increases compliance
Context
Intent
Addressing criminal behavior within
mental health issues is becoming a To create a more efficient and
priority within Jefferson County effective process for Defendants
District Court has created a with SMI in he CJS, while
behavioral health therapeutic protecting public safety and
court(BHC) preserving accountability.
Local behavioral health providers
have appointed jail iasons
Assumptions
Target Population • Defendants with SMI will
spend less time in jail
Jefferson County Residents • Fewer petitions to revoke
Inclusion Criteria will be filed for probationers
Defendants in the Jefferson with SMI
County District and Superior • Less recidivism
Court diagnosed as SMI and • Court will hold defendants
crrrently receiving or will receive accountable,while
services from a CPSA provider. considering the mental illness
Exclusion Criteria • The BHC will be a more cost
Felony charges which include and time efficient pre-
murder.violent or sexual assault, sentencing process
or child mdestahon • Ensires defendants with SMI
receive services
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EXHIBIT B-2 Behavioral Health Court - Logic Model
Jefferson County - 1/10 of 1 °/a Sales Tax
Intervention Outcomes
Collaboration Process
District Court,t?is vvcrp a Time ce:ainec in jail will
Behavioral Health,Ads t Probation, be less
Jefferson County Sheriff Port • Lower cost to system
Townsend Police Department, (through less jail time
Olyeap, Safe Harbor,Believe In and trial costs)
Recovery, Defense and Prosecution • Defendants with S1411
designate specific personts)I. peer spend less pro-scntcnc rig
graduates to serve vit-r the fatHG time in court
• Cammun catior,
collaboration, and
accountability among
Identification & Case Flow BHC team
• Defendant with GM! is identified by • Monitoring sentencing of
referring party. BHC defendants
• t e..terrai tcym is submitted 1:etense
assists Ir the coord nation of
services-or detendan:.
• I Wend ant follows nornal rIciw of
initial arraignmcrt.pretrial,etc.
until refer'al process is aompleted.
• Ccfcndant is ciagnoscc with an
Axis ' ciagnoais and there is a
nexus to c-ime- CPr,agrees to Outcomes:
pctilion I Defendants arc less
• The BHC tears revs ewe petition likely to recidivate.
and decides ertry • Fewer revocations or
• Defendant enter into SOC
(Stipulated Order of petitions to revoke are
Ccntin uance j filed
• Ccfcndant cn:ers Irto piascs cf • Loss new offenses
BHG ane accesses sci riccs while on probation
• Participants ma ntair
treatment and medication
• Overall decrease in risk
Post-Sentence to public safety
• Defendant pleads guil:y and is
scntcrccd to post-adjudication DI IC
or a referral is made t:y defense,
prosecutor.
• Referral and Petition packets
arc completed -Judge agrees to cn:ry
• Defendant enters into vases
of BHC and accesses servees.
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ATTACHMENT A
JEFFERSON COUNTY 1/10th of 1% BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SALES TAX FUNDING
MATCH POLICY
Definitions:
Match: a requirement for the grantee to provide contributions of a specified amount or
percentage to match funds provided by another grantor. Matching can be in the form of cash
or in-kind contributions.
Regulations: the specific requirements for matching funds are unique to each federal or state
program. The A-102 Common Rule provides criteria for acceptable costs and contributions in
regard to match.
Jefferson County Policy:
In 2005, the Washington State Legislature created an option for counties to raise the local sales tax by
0.1 percent, (the 1/10th of 1% sales tax initiative) to augment state funding for behavioral health
treatment. Jefferson County collects and distributes the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax
fund. Services purchased by the County are allocated through a formal Request for Proposal (RFP)
process, review and contracting; staffed by Jefferson County Public Health, overseen by Jefferson
County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners,
(BoCC). The BoCC does not assume any fiscal responsibility/liability for any of the Contractors they
contract for services with.
Jefferson County reserves the first right to use as match the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax
funds and the services funded by them for purposes of qualifying for additional funding and grants.
County may make available to the Contractor the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax funds for
the Contractor to propose as match to state, federal or other entities, at the County's sole discretion.
Contractor shall not use the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax funds for match without prior
authorization by the Jefferson County Administrator and County fiscal team. To request
authorization of availability of the funds for match, Contractor must apply to the County
Administrator in writing, and include their match formula and allocation plan and may include other
documentation to support their request. The County Administrator will authorize or deny the
availability of match funds in writing within 30 days of the application.
If the County informs the Contractor of the availability of the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales
Tax funds for match, then the Contractor shall be solely responsible for compliance with all state and
federal laws and regulations, including, but not limited to DSHS, CMS and BIRR funding rules,
applicable to the use of 1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax funds as match. Following state,
federal and local guidelines for match is the responsibility of the Contractor.
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For example, if a Contractor provides Title XIX Medicaid services (the Policy 19.50.02 or 42CFR
430.30), they are required by those rules to actually bill Medicaid for the services at the same time. If
no Medicaid billing exists, the match would not comply with state and federal guidelines for match.
Concurrent with its request for authorization of the availability of match, Contractor shall document it
has met its responsibility to follow state, federal and local guidelines for match by submitting in
writing to the County Administrator their match formula, allocation plan, and other documentation
made mandatory pursuant to this Agreement and this Attachment A. At a minimum, the Contractor
shall also provide the following to the County Administrator:
1. DSHS requires contractors to complete and submit a"Local Match Certification" form
(DSHS 06-155) or a form that has equivalent data elements prior to any agreement for
DSHS services. Submit a copy of this application and form when requesting match
availability from the County and at each monthly billing.
2. Submit the current administrative policy within WA State regulating your services and
the use of local match.
3. Submit to the County your last financial audit showing your use of match, County
funds and tracking systems.
4. Submit to the County the terms of the agreement showing the 1/10th of 1% Behavioral
Health Sales Tax fund allocation is an allowable source of match.
5. Provide documentation that your financial reporting system tracks matching funds at a
level that meets the level of documentation required by federal or state statutes.
The County may reject permission for Contractor to utilize the 1/10`h of 1% Behavioral Health Sales
Tax funding as match.
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