Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: John T. Keene, Chief Probation Officer
Subject: Agreement with SCRAM of California Inc., to provide electronic monitoring services to adult and juvenile probationers and to defendants in Pretrial Services.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with SCRAM of California Inc. to provide continuous alcohol monitoring (CAM), global positioning system (GPS), and house arrest services to adult and juvenile probationers and to defendants in Pretrial Services for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
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BACKGROUND:
In March 2022, the Probation Department completed an RFP process and selected SCRAM of California Inc. as the vendor to provide the necessary electronic monitoring services (house arrest, CAM, and GPS) to adult and juvenile probationers and to defendants in Pretrial Services.
The Probation Department protects the public by providing safe, humane, and cost-effective services for adult and juvenile offenders. SCRAM of California Inc. will provide these electronic monitoring services to juveniles as an alternative to detention, as well as adults in Specialty Court Programs (Multiple Driving Under the Influence Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and Military Diversion), Pretrial Services, and Sex Offender supervision. Electronic monitoring has been proven to be an effective alternative to detention for individuals in the criminal justice system.
In recent months, there are approximately 20 juveniles and 45 adults on electronic monitoring. The Department estimates 80 juveniles and 90 adults will need electronic monitoring per year. Juveniles are in the program for approximately 3 months, while most adults are monitored for approximately 6 months.
DISCUSSION:
Through this agreement, SCRAM of California Inc. will provide electronic monitoring services to adult and juvenile probationers and to defendants in Pretrial Services. SCRAM of California Inc. will support the department via onsite and web-based trainings, installation and maintenance of equipment, file and client management, and data reporting.
The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution and agreement as to form and content.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
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Measure |
FY 2022-23 Target |
FY 2023-24 Target |
FY 2024-25 Target |
|
Percent of probationers or Pretrial defendants on CAM without any confirmed violations |
70% |
70% |
70% |
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Percent of probationers or Pretrial defendants on house arrest without any confirmed violations |
70% |
70% |
70% |
|
Percent of probationers or defendants on GPS without any confirmed violations |
70% |
70% |
70% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of this agreement is from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. The total funding is $600,000 ($200,000 per Fiscal Year), funded by the Office of Traffic Safety Grant, Pretrial Pilot Program Grant, Substance Abuse Focus Grant, and net county costs. Funds have been included in the FY 2022-23 budget and will be included in the FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 budgets.