Item Description:
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Amds to two agmts with local agencies to provide adult diversion services to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, ext end dates to 12/31/26 and incr combined NTE to $2,623,844
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Amendments to the following Agreements provide adult diversion services to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, extending the end dates to December 31, 2026, and increasing the combined not to exceed amount to $2,623,844 be approved:
• PR00002795 with Diversion Services, Amendment 7 increasing the not to exceed amount from $1,936,307 to $2,123,844
• PR00002796 with Restorative Justice Community Action, Amendment 6 to increase the not to exceed amount from $475,000 to $500,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total combined funding available for the two contracts above shall not exceed $2,623,844; that the department will manage the contract expenditures within this funding allocation; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendments on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse the funds as directed.
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Background:
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) is committed to diverting certain criminal cases out of the justice system to more effectively and efficiently address the underlying reasons behind the defendant’s actions and behavior and to prevent future harm. In May 2026, the HCAO is issuing an RFP for its diversion work with the goals of shifting to individualized diversion programming, increasing the use of restorative justice and expanding diversion criteria.
Diversion Solutions and Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA) are the current adult diversion providers. Diversion Solutions provides pre- and post-charge diversion services, mostly for drug and/or property felony cases. The Diversion Solutions program involves community service, referral to treatment and community supports, and the collection of restitution. RJCA brings a restorative justice approach to diversion cases. Their program involves community reparative panels and outreach to crime victims. Program outcomes include: offender accountability, community and victim empowerment, community satisfaction, and reduced criminal behavior.
The HCAO seeks to extend these contracts so we can complete the RFP and negotiate new contracts without disrupting existing services.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: No Recommendation