Recovery Court reports waiting lists; committee accepts SAMHSA rollover award

Michelle Ricks presented the Recovery Court report for January, saying the program had 180 participants (13 new), with 21 in the day program, 31 in the night program, 56 in mental‑health court, 52 in drug court and 21 in veterans court. Ricks said there are waiting lists for both the correctional work center reentry program and programs at the adult detention center; wait times vary with releases and processing. She told commissioners the program expects to expand capacity once a new building is available.

Ricks also requested the committee recognize a rollover of Year‑1 funds from a SAMHSA award; she said the funds will be used for Recovery Court participants and that the grant is no‑match, covering a five‑year period. Commissioners approved recognizing the award and the associated budget amendment.

What’s next: Staff will use the rollover funds for participant services and report back on program expansion as facility capacity increases.