The logan county common pleas court, pretrial services division proposes to use federal funds to create the swift, certain, and fair initiative, which will develop a comprehensive approach to…

The Logan County Common Pleas Court, Pretrial Services Division received a $635,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Swift, Certain, and Fair Supervision Program (CFDA 16.828). This grant will fund the creation of the Swift, Certain, and Fair Initiative, a comprehensive program to supervise adults indicted on felony charges in Logan County, Ohio. The program will provide mental health, substance use, and housing services, with the goal of reducing pre-disposition incarceration, increasing court attendance, and enhancing compliance with bond conditions. A dedicated full-time Compliance Officer will monitor defendants, provide appointment reminders, make referrals to treatment, and manage revocations, focusing on early identification of needs and linkage to appropriate services. As participants demonstrate high compliance, supervision levels will decrease. This award, effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027, aligns with the DOJ program's objectives of improving community supervision outcomes and reducing recidivism through evidence-based practices.

The logan county common pleas court, pretrial services division proposes to use federal funds to create the swift, certain, and fair initiative, which will develop a comprehensive approach to supervise adults that have been indicted on felony charges. The program will include provision of services that focus on mental health, substance use, and housing concerns. The goals of this program include fewer incarcerations prior to case disposition, increased court attendance for more administrative efficiency, and increased compliance with bond conditions. These goals will be met with the addition of a dedicated, full-time compliance officer. This officer will focus on monitoring, reminders of court appearances and appointments, referrals for treatment, and revocations. The officer will provide increased supervision and early identification of needs and will link needs to appropriate services. As defendants establish high levels of compliance, there will be a reduction in supervision.