Adjudication

Assistance from the PCE as to how to implement the identified changes to the workflow of the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s office in an effort to better address the current backlog of cases, and prevent further disruption to the administration of justice.

The Office of the Commonwealth Attorney (OCA) requested review and assessment of its pretrial policies, practices, and data to identify strategies for implementing evidence-based and data-driven policies and practices that prioritize fairness, racial equity, and public safety. The pretrial Justice Assitance Institute completed a phase I assessment June- September 2021.

We would like to have an independent review and analysis of workload division among attorneys and staff, and the efficiency of current practices, with recommendations for improvement to more effectively manage and clear cases.

We are in need of assistance to plan, implement and evaluate the feasibility of a felony diversion program in Santa Barbara County. This may include assistance with analyzing data, facilitating planning sessions, and attending site visits to other felony diversion programs that are currently operating throughout the country. Our main objectives are for the Center for Court Innovation (CCI) to complete an on-site assessment, conduct resource mapping, and assist with the development of an implementation plan for a felony diversion program in Santa Barbara County.

The Office of the Commonwealth Attorney (OCA) requested review and assessment of its pretrial policies, practices, and data to identify strategies for implementing evidence-based and data-driven policies and practices that prioritize fairness, racial equity, and public safety. The pretrial Justice Assitance Institute completed a phase I assessment June- September 2021.

We would like to have an independent review and analysis of workload division among attorneys and staff, and the efficiency of current practices, with recommendations for improvement to more effectively manage and clear cases.

We are in need of assistance to plan, implement and evaluate the feasibility of a felony diversion program in Santa Barbara County. This may include assistance with analyzing data, facilitating planning sessions, and attending site visits to other felony diversion programs that are currently operating throughout the country. Our main objectives are for the Center for Court Innovation (CCI) to complete an on-site assessment, conduct resource mapping, and assist with the development of an implementation plan for a felony diversion program in Santa Barbara County.

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The Bronx, New York District Attorney’s Office requested assistance to develop a policy plan. John Skinner and Beth McGarry were selected to fulfill the request and conducted a one-day onsite visit in September 2019 to facilitate a strategic planning session with agency stakeholders. The providers delivered a summary report to the Bronx DA’s office in October 2019.

Jefferson County, Alabama requested a review of the revised validation report for their county. The Pretrial Justice Initiative (PJI) was selected to review the revised validation report for Jefferson County and prepare a memo to the Office of Justice Programs on findings and recommendations. This technical assistance was completed in the next contract year.