Office Of Community Corrections -- State Board Meeting
The meeting included a budget update, which noted that the MDOC and the Governor had recommended maintaining Community Corrections funding for FY 2023. The administrator's report covered felony dispositions, the impact of the pandemic on counties, and the introduction of a pretrial module. Public comment included discussion of Public Act 511, the importance of including returning citizens in advisory boards, and the implementation of a reentry/mentoring program. The meeting also involved a review and approval of three state board policies. Significant discussion centered around the elimination of the Gate Keeper program, concerns about its impact on smaller counties, and the need for improved communication and collaboration between MDOC agents and county staff.