Title
Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a reciprocal Agreement between the Counties of Monterey and San Benito for the placement of youth at the other party’s Juvenile Hall effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a reciprocal Agreement between the Counties of Monterey and San Benito for the placement of youth at the other party’s Juvenile Hall effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
SUMMARY:
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 872 authorizes the Juvenile Court Judge, under recommendation of the Chief Probation Officer, to order minors in their jurisdiction to be housed in another county in the respective detention facility, upon mutual agreement. San Benito and Monterey Counties have agreed to cooperatively detain juvenile wards, when necessary. The proposed Agreement identifies the counties’ mutual responsibilities.
DISCUSSION:
The Counties of San Benito and Monterey have continuously entered into similar written agreements for the reciprocal placement of a limited number of juvenile wards in the respective county’s Juvenile Hall. This option was established for cases where minors could not be housed in the detention facility of the county of jurisdiction for reasons of protected custody. This collaboration also allows for proactive planning of unforeseen circumstances which might necessitate such an arrangement. The proximity of San Benito County to Monterey County also facilitates easy accessibility for staff and families, and a more cost-effective solution in the event of temporary out-of-county custody.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
County Counsels for both Monterey and San Benito Counties have reviewed this Agreement as to legal form. The Auditor-Controller’s Office has reviewed the document for fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
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