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Consent Agenda
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
FROM: Apple Martine, Public Health Director
Anna McEnery, DD & BH County Coordinator
DATE: F—C�-cA vt) Z(o, 24-41
SUBJECT: Agenda Item — a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Jefferson
County Superior Court and the Jefferson County District Court; January 1, 2024
— December 31, 2024; $200,000.00
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health, 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, 2024 — December 31, 2024; $200,000.00 in 2024.
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.
This Memorandum of Understanding Agreement, is recommended by the Behavioral Health Advisory
Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
This is sales tax revenue raised by Jefferson County in the 11101h of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund; is
allocated by the Board of County Commissioners with advice 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.
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
A D-24-009
RECOMMENDATION:
Jefferson County Public Health, 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; January 1, 2024 — December 31, 2024; $200,000.00
in 2024.
REVIEWED BY:
of
Mark McCauley, Coun ministrator 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-24-009
Contract For: Therapeutic Courts Term: January 1,2024 to December 31,2024
COUNTY DEPARTMENT: Public Health
Contact Person: Anna Mc Enery
Contact Phone: 360-385-9410
Contact email: amcenery@co.jeffersonma.us
AMOUNT: $200,000.00 PROCESS: Exempt from Bid Process
Revenue: $200,000.00 Cooperative Purchase
Expenditure: Competitive Sealed Bid
Matching Funds Required: Small Works Roster
Sources(s)of Matching Funds Vendor List Bid
Fund# #131 RFP or RFQ
Munis Org/Obj 13156400 Other:
APPROVAL STEPS:
STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES COMP WI 5.080 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW.
CERTIFIED: N/A: Feb. 2,2024
Signature Date
STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE
COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT BEEN DEBARRED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCY.
CERTIFIED: R N/A: Feb. 2,2024 46
Signat Date
STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW(will be added electronically through Lasertiche):
Electronically approved by Risk Management on 2/6/2024.
STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 21712024.
Iternal County MOU.
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
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Jefferson County Superior Court& Jefferson County District Court
and
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners as Administrator of
1/10" of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund—2024
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/l0e'of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund
131);through Jefferson County Public Health; and
WHEREAS,this Memorandum of Understanding describes the mutually-agreed conditions under
which 1/10t'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
1/10'h of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131);be allocated for Therapeutic Court Case
Management and other services in 2024 as follows; $200,000 in 2024,for Behavioral Health Court,
Drug Court& Family Therapeutic Court Coordinator/Case Manager and other needed services
in Jefferson County Superior Court and Jefferson County District Court; and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners approved a 2024 County Budget that allocates
funding from the 1/10t'of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); the 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, 2024 to December 31,
2024; and
WHEREAS, Work performed between January 1, 2024 the execution of this Agreement that is
consistent with the provisions of this Agreement is hereby ratified; and
WHEREAS,all funds from the 1/10t`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 1/1 Oth of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131);
fund balance,to be available for allocation for eligible services in future years; and
WHEREAS,Jefferson County Superior Court&Jefferson County District Court agrees to regularly
report deliverables and metrics to Jefferson County through the Jefferson County Public Health as
specified under this MOU as a condition of receiving, 1/100'of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax;
(Fund 131); and to facilitate overall management of the Fund;
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AD-24-009
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed that:
1. The County, as administrator of the 1/10"'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 and EXHIBIT C: Jefferson County, 1/10t6 of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax: (Fund 131) Spreadsheet attached hereto and incorporated herein.
2. Funding from the 1/IOth of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); to the Superior Court
and District Court for the services pursuant to this MOU; $200,000 in 2024; as described in the
following Budget Table; subject to modification pursuant to Section 8 of this MOU.
3. Jefferson County Superior Court&Jefferson County District Court will use the 1/10''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 1/1/2024—
and Other Services Budget: 12/31/2024
Case Management- Staff $140,000
Transportation $1,000
UA Test Standard $3,000
Incentives* $2,000
Housing Vouchers $30,000
Jail Alternatives $3,000
Technology $4,750
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
*Incentives for Therapeutic Courts could include but is not limited to;clothing vouchers from Goodwill
or uniform stores, grocery store gift cards, gas cards, work supplies and equipment, bicycles and other
transportation assistance.
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4. Funding approved pursuant to this MOU will be included in the 2024 expenditure appropriation
budgets of Jefferson County Superior Court and Jefferson County District Court. In addition, a
quarterly transfer from the 1/l0th 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 1/10"of
1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); Jefferson County Superior Court&Jefferson
County District Court will not exceed the amount provided by the 1/1Oth of 1%Behavioral
Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); without obtaining an appropriation.
5. Funding provided by the 1/l Oth 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 page two and three are approximations for each
line item, and may be shared between the descriptions,with budget updates given to Public
Health.
6. Jefferson County Superior Court and Jefferson County District Court will use the 1/IOth of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); Spreadsheet; see EXHIBIT C-Jefferson County,
1/10th of 1% Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131) Spreadsheet for actual paid monthly
expenses that have incurred.
7. Provide monthly financial reports per EXHIBIT C -Jefferson County, 1/loth of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); Spreadsheet 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 1/10th of 1%Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); shall comply
with the following:
ATTACHMENT A-Jefferson County 1/1011 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 1/10th of 1%Behavioral Health
Sales Tax funds as match,at the County's sole discretion. Should the County decline to use
the 1/I Oth 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.
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b. Where the Courts or its Contractors proposes to use 1/101'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 1/10''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 1/101h 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.
10. This MOU shall remain in effect from January 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024 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,EXHIBIT C and
ATTACHMENT A shall remain in effect until fulfilled. All work performed in 2024 consistent
with this MOU prior to its adoption is hereby ratified.
SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE
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DATED this day of , 2024.
JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON JEFFERSON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Board of County Commissioners
Jefferson County, Washington
By: By:
Kate Dean, Chair Date Brandon Mack, Presiding Judge
Date:
By:
Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Date
By:
Heidi Eisenhour, Commissioner Date JEFFERSON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
By:
jjwe�--
SEAL: Mindy Valker, Presiding Judge
Date: �- L.
ATTEST:
Carolyn Gallaway, Date
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form only:
l
February 7, 2024
Philip C. Hunsucker, Date
Chief Civil 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 agrees to utilize the 1/10'h 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 data base 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 use disorder and/or a mental health diagnosis 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. At a minimum 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,education efforts,job training,treatment
not covered by insurance, support and treatment for mental health and substance use disorders
as well as the use of monitoring services such as 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 per EXHIBIT C-Jefferson County, 1/101h of 1%
Behavioral Health Sales Tax; (Fund 131); Spreadsheet 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 of 2024 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. 13t'Month, in January); and the final
reporting by December 27,2024.
d) Provide to Jefferson County through Jefferson County Public Health a copy of any service
contracts(and all amendments associated therewith)with the 1/l0a'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 and the Kitsap Health District, 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
LHinkleyna,co.j efferson.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 Family Therapeutic Court Logic Model page 1
Inputs Outputs
FDrug
ctivities Participation
Drug Court Team urt 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,
• Safe Harbor • Substance GED, mental health
Family Therapeutic abuse • Weekly staffing &
Court Team significant in reviews to support
• Judge criminal services & monitor
• Safe Harbor history compliance
• GAL Program • Client agrees Family Therapeutic Court
Coordinator to D.0 Team
• OlyCAP8 requirements • Judge accepts client
• Children's Family Therapeutic into FTC
Administration Court Team • Compliance/follow
• Referred by program rules
Ct, parents, • Client treatment
atty, dept. • Housing, Basic needs
• FTC being met
coordinator • Education,
screens for employment
eligibility • Weekly staffing &
• Substance reviews
abuse a
significant
factor in
dependency
action
• Client agrees
to FTC
requirements
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
Outcomes--Impact
Lon
Drug Court Team Drug Co
urt 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 Family Therapeutic Court Team
• Abstinence court process • Recovery for substance
from Decrease drug abuse
substances use • Increased pro family lifestyle
Family Therapeutic Family Therapeutic Ct • Increased parenting skills
Court Team 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 • Abstinence 0 Prevent future involvement
placement from substance with substance abuse
• Improved family abuse • Reunification Achieved
functioning • Motivated to
• Reduce succeed
delinquent • Develop
behavior parenting skills
• Client access to • Connect with
housing & family
offered services resources
• Develop • Family
• substance involved in
avoidance skills treatment or
• Abstain from counseling
substances. • Safe, Staple
• Maintain and Housing/Trans
deepen port
relationship with 0 In home
children 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 Theory & Assumptions
Situation Theory
• A soecial zed BHC helps
• Defendants with mental health reduce :he high amount of
diagnosis(MFO) spend more time in time and resources the
and have greater drfFicuity defendants with MFD
nav"tong the criminal justice consume in the normal CJS
system iCJS) • Defendants are less likely to
• Persons w b MFO are likely to recidrvist'revoke when
repeat criminal behavior (when apoeanng more frequerty
illness goes untreated) before a Judge
• Thetradoonal criminal justice • A team approach(units
process is typically not effective for working n collaborabon)wig
persons with MHD create an effcien:and
• There is a high incidence of mental effective process
illness among offenders • Court ordered treatment for
defendants witn SMl
ncreases complance
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 MFO in he CJS,while
be-avroral health therapeutic protecting public safety and
court?BHC)
preserving accountability.
Local behavioral health providers --- —
haveappornted jail Masons
Assumptions
Target Population • Defendants with Ili wig
spend less time In jail
Jeffersor County Residents • Fewer petrlons to revoke will
Inclusion Criteria be filed for probationers with
Defendants n trie Jefferson MFID
County D,strict and Supenor • Less recidivism
Court dagnosed with MFO and • Court will hold defendants
currently recemngor wig receive accountable, whileconsrdenng
services from a CPSA Drovider the mental illness
Exclusion Criteria • The BHC will be a more cos'
Felony charges mclud ng mu,der and time efficient pre-
sexual assault, or mild mdewaton sentencing process
• Ensures defendants with M EI
receive services
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EXHIBIT B-2 Behavioral Health Court - Logic Model
Jefferson County - 1110 of 1% Sales Tax
Intervention Outcomes
Collaboration Process
District Court, Dis,.uvci y a Time detained in jail will
Behavioral Health, Ad-it Probation, be less
Jef'erson County Sheriff Port • Lower coal to system
Townsend Policc Dcpart-ncnt, (through less jail time
OIYn p a , Safe Harbor, Believe In and trial costs)
Recovery, Defense and Prosecution • Defencants with Sb11
designate specific persons?. peer spend Icss pro-scntcnc ng
graduates to save wit-i the h1HC time in court
• Cammun catior,
collaboration, and
accountability among
Identification & Case Flow BHC team
• Ccfcndant with SMI is identified by • Monitoring sentencing of
referring part±+. BHC defendants
• Reterral tn'm rR gLjbmrtte7 I:?tenRe
assists Ir the coord nallon of
services-or defendant.
• 1letendant tol lows normal Now at
initial arraignmcrt. Frctrial,ctc.
unti I refer•al process is=ompleted.
• Ccfcndant is ciagnosod%vith an
Axis ' ciagnoais and there is a
nexus to c-ime- CPA agrees to Outcomes:
petition 49 Defendants are less
• The BHC tears rev ews petition likely to recidivate.
and decides ai ertrp
• Defendant enter into SOC • Fewer rcvocatiors or
(Stipulated Order cf petitions to revoke are
Continuance I filed
• Ccfendantenters Irto piasos of 0 Less now offonsos
BHC and a<x:ossus scr vices while on probation
16 Participants ma ntair
treatment and medication
4 Overall decrease in risk
Post-Sentence to public safety
• Defendant pleads guilty and is
scntcrccd to post-adjudication 131 IC
or a referral is made Ly defense,
prosecutor.
Referral and Petition packets
are camplctcd -Judgc agrees to entry
0 Defendant cnicrs into piascs
of BHC and accesses servoes.
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ATTACHMENT A
JEFFERSON COUNTY 1/10th of 1% BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SALES TAX FUNDING
MATCH POLICY
Definitions:
Match: is 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 1/10''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 1/10'"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 1/10t'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 1/10''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 1/10''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/IOth 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 1/100,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 1/10t'of 1%Behavioral Health Sales
Tax funding as match.
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