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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
Grantee: Office of the Chief Judge
Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Program Support, Access to Community-Based Treatment Drug Court Program (ACT)
Grant Amount: $606,867.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023
Fiscal Impact: None, no matching contribution required
Accounts: Not applicable
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: The Circuit Court of Cook County Access to Community-Based Treatment Drug Court Program (ACT) is a post-adjudication drug court probation program. The program combines intensive judicial supervision, with rigorously monitored rehabilitation services, strict oversight and accountability, and a team approach to decision-making to help individuals with substance use disorders from becoming repeat offenders.
Grant funds will be allocated to staff salaries and fringe benefits, professional treatment services, training, travel, supplies, and Cook County administrative costs.
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