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Three Agmts with local agencies to provide adult diversion services to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Agreements with local agencies to provide adult diversion services to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) be approved as follows:
PR00008906 with Change, Inc, for the period of December 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $244,000
PR00008904 with Diversion Solutions, for the period of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $295,000
PR00008905 with Legal Rights Center, for the period of December 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $93,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total combined funding available for the three contracts listed above shall not exceed $632,000; that the department shall manage the contract expenditures with this funding allocation; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreements 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) prosecutes adult felony cases submitted by law enforcement agencies within Hennepin County. HCAO’s approach to these cases focuses on the overall health, safety, and wellbeing of the community. HCAO prioritizes finding a balance between meaningful accountability, treatment for the responsible party, and healing for the harmed party. HCAO centers ensuring holistic community safety by preventing unlawful behavior from happening or escalating and emphasizing interventions that position people for success and reduce the likelihood of further system involvement. A key part of the approach is diversion.
Diversion is a voluntary opportunity for some people who are believed to have committed a chargeable criminal offense. Diversion can help participants avoid deeper involvement with the system and avoid a court reco...
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