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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: d 2U2
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 1/10th 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
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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:
Josh D. Peters, County Administrator
Community Health
Developmental Disabilities
360-385-9400
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Date
Environmental Public Health
360-385-9444
(f) 360-379-4487
Always working for a safer and healthier community
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM
(INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE)
CONTRACT WITH: Superior Court & District Court
Contract For: Therapeutic Courts
COUNTY DEPARTMENT: Public HeaBh
Contact Person: Apple Martine
Contact Phone: X"3
Contact email: amarfine@w.iefferwn.wa.ua
AMOUNT: $275,000.00
Revenue:
Expenditure:
Matching Funds Required:
Sources(s) of Matching Funds
Fund #
Munis Org/Obj
APPROVAL STEPS:
#131
13156400
Clear Form
Contract No: AD-264io
Term: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
PROCESS: Exempt from Bid Process
Cooperative Purchase
Competitive Sealed Bid
Small Works Roster
Vendor List Bid
RFP or RFQ
Other:
STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES CONI A E WIT i& " , AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW.
CERTIFIED: Q N/A: Feb. 20, 2026
_.._
C-' Signature Date
STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE
COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT BEEN DEBAR BY iVZ' FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCY.
CERTIFIED: 17 N/A:i
Siunat 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
1/101h 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 1/1Oth 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 1/10 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 /l Oth 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 1/101h 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 / 1 Oth 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 1/101h 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 /1 Oth 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 1/101h 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 1/1o1h 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.
Jefferson County Superior Court & Jefferson County District Court will use the 1/loth 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/loth 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/loth 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/loth of l% Behavioral
Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); without obtaining an appropriation.
5. Funding provided by the 1/loth 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 /l Oth 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 1/10th 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 / 1 Oth of 1 % Behavioral Health
Sales Tax funds as match, at the County's sole discretion. Should the County decline to use
the 1/101h 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/IOth 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 1/10" of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax
Funding Match Policy. The County may withhold authorization to utilize the 1/10th 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 PC , 2026.
JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON
Board of Coun Commissioners
Jefferson Count Washington
Chair
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Eisenhour, Commissioner
Excused Absence
By:
Heather Dudley-Nollette, Commissioner
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JEFFERSON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
By:
Brandon Mack, Presiding Judge
Date: 3 Z 6
JEFFERSON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
By:
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Mindy Walker, Presiding Judge
Date: Pall —all %lv . a-zr
Jeremiah B. Luther, DPA
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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 1/1o1h of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax (Fund 131), provided through this MOU, to provide the following
services and provide tracking reports as follows:
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.
The 1/loth 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 / 1 Oth 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.
f) 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
ctivities
Outputs
Participation
Drug Court Team
TDrugurt Team
Drug Court Team
• Judge
eferral-
• 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
0 Entered once
0 Housing, Basic needs
• Believe in
Dependency is
being met
Recovery
established
a Education,
• DCYF
• Client agrees
employment
• Parent/child
to UDC ROI
0 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
pact -
Short Medium Lon
Drug Court Team
Drug Court Team
Drug Court Team
• Participant
Increased
0 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,
0 Decreased recidivism
development.
respect for
Unified Dependency Calendar
• Abstinence
court process
Team
from
Decrease drug
0 Recovery for substance
substances
use
abuse
Unified Dependency
Unified Dependency
a Increased parenting skills
Calendar Team
Calendar Team
0 Increased health and safety
• Youth remain in
Address
of children
home/reduced
physical and
0 Community involvement and
time out of
mental health
support network
home
Compliance
0 Prevent future involvement
placement
with services
with substance abuse
• Improved family
0 Motivated to
• Reunification Achieved
functioning
succeed
• Client access to
0 Develop
housing &
parenting skills
offered services
0 Connect with
• Develop
family
• substance
resources
avoidance skills
0 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
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EXHIBIT B-1 Behavioral Health Court - Logic Model
Jefferson County - 1/10 of 1 % Sales Tax
Environment
Situation
• Seriously mentally ill (SMI)
defendants spend more time in and
have greater difficulty navigating
the criminal justice system (CJS)
• Persons with SMI are likely to
repeat criminal behavior (when
illness goes untreated)
• The traditbnal criminaljustice
process is typically not effective for
persons with SMI
• There is a high incidence of
mental illness among
offenders
Context
Addressing criminal behavior within
mental health issues is becoming a
priority within Jefferson County
District Court has created a
behavioral health therapeutic
court (BHC)
Local behavioral health providers
have appointed jail laisons
Target Population
Jefferson County Residents
Inclusion Criteria
Defendants in the Jefferson
County District and Superior
Court diagnosed as SMI and
currently receiwng or will receive
services from a CPSA provider.
Exclusion Criteria
Felony charges which include
murder, violent or sexual assault,
Theory & Assumptions
Theory
• A specialized BHC helps
reduce the high amount of
time and resources the
defendants with SMI
consume it the normal CJS
• Defendants are less likely to
recidivatelrevoke when
appearing more frequently
before a Judge
• A team approach (units
working in collaboration)
will create an efficient and
effective process
• Court ordered treatment for
defendants with SMI
increases compliance
Intent
To create a more efficient and
effective process for Defendants
with SMI in he CJS, while
protecting public safety and
preserving accountability.
Assumptions
• Defendants with SMI will
spend less time in jail
• Fewer petitions to revoke
will be filed for probationers
with SMI
• Less recidivism
• Court will hold defendants
accountable, while
considering the mental illness
• The BHC will be a more cost
and time efficient pre -
sentencing process
• Ensures defendants with SMI
receive services
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EXHIBIT B-2
Behavioral HealthCourt - Logic Model
Jefferson County - 1/10 of 1% Sales Tax
Intervention
Collaboration
Distr i,,A Court. Dis :ovc i y
Behavioral Health, Ada t Probation,
Jef°orson County Sheriff Port
To•%vnscnd Policc Dcpart-nont,
Olycap, Safe Harbor, Believe In
Reccvery, Defense and prosecution
designate specific person(s:r. peer
graduatos to servo soitn the h1HC
Identification & Case Flow
• Ccfcridant with GM is idcntiiicd by
referring party.
• reeeerral to,m iR 9uhm1tte.1 #:ptense
assists Ir the word natlon of
sr^wiros "or dctcndant.
41 13etendant Tol lows nornaI rkrm of
initial arraignmsrt. pretrial, etc.
unti I refer'al pr&r ess is _ rnpleted.
• Ccfcridant is ciagnoacd with an
Axis ' ciagno•sis and there is a
nexua to c-ime - CPA agrees to
putiliur7
• The PHL tears rev eves petition
and decider, vn ertry
• Defendant enter into SOC
(Stipulated Order of
Ccntinuance;
• Gcfendant cn;crs Irto p•7asos of
BHC anc uce:cssys sciviuv*
Post -Sentence
• Dofcndani ploads guil'y and is
scntcrccd tc post -adjudication al IC
or a referral is made 1,y defense,
prosecutor.
• Referral and Petition packets
are campbated - Judge agrees to cn`ry
+ Defendant enters into p-iascs
of BHC and accesses servoes.
Outcomes
Process
• Time detained in jail will
be less
• Louver cast to system
(thraugh less jail time
and trial costs)
• Defendants with SMI
spcnd lass pro-scntcnc ng
timo in o:)urt
• Commun catior,
collaboration, and
accountability among
SHC team
• Monitoring sentencing of
BHC defendants
Outcomes:
• Defendants are loss
likely to recidivate.
• Fowvcr rovocatiors or
petitions to revoke are
filed
• Less new offcnsos
while on probwion
• Participanta rya ntair
treatment and medication
• Overall decrease in risk
to public safer/
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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 / 1 Oth of 1 % sales tax initiative) to augment state funding for behavioral health
treatment. Jefferson County collects and distributes the 1/1oth 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/loth 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 1/1o1h 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 /loth 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 /I O'h 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/loth 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 1/1 Oth 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 1/101h of 1% Behavioral Health Sales
Tax funding as match.
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