Commission waives room-use rule to allow $120 Road Court class for 18–21-year-olds

The commission voted to waive a standing policy that generally requires events held in the county room to be free, allowing Road Court to charge $120 per participant for a four-hour education class aimed at people ages 18 to 21 charged with underage possession.

Alyssa, a presenter for Road Court, told the commission the program plans three evening classes in July and August and is asking for the waiver so it can compensate instructors for time spent on research, development and presentation. “They’re requesting to use the room and charge participants $120 for the class,” she said.

Alyssa described the course as a four-hour educational session for 18- to 21-year-olds charged with possession or consumption, covering the impacts of substance use on the developing brain, some social context and the legal ramifications. She said there are few local providers able to teach the curriculum and that the fee would be charged per person.

A staff member clarified the existing room policy, saying events in the room typically must be free and that the policy can be waived only with prior commission approval. Commissioners confirmed the request was for such a waiver so Road Court could charge a fee.

A motion to waive the policy was made, seconded and approved on a voice vote; the chair called for public comment and none was offered. No roll-call tally was provided in the record.

Speakers thanked the presenters and attendees and the meeting concluded with no additional business announced.