House committee debates redesign of pretrial supervision and $200,000 proposal for DOC pretrial staff The committee discussed a proposed redesign of the pretrial supervision program that would target a narrow high-risk group, expand accountability dockets and wraparound services, and considered the governor's proposal of $200,000 to add seven DOC pretrial positions.

Vermont's House committee is rethinking pretrial supervision, aiming to focus on high-risk defendants while expanding community services – but will $200,000 be enough to make it happen?

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Judiciary committee questions pretrial supervision pilot, DOC role and eligibility rules Prosecutors and a chief superior judge told the Judiciary committee the state’s pretrial supervision pilot needs clearer targeting, more DOC resources for intensive monitoring, and reconsideration of the five‑docket eligibility rule; witnesses said supervision cannot replace court hearings or unilateral prosecutorial action.

Vermont's Judiciary Committee is wrestling with how to revamp the controversial pretrial supervision pilot, as calls grow for clearer eligibility rules and more resources from the Department of Corrections.

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DOC explains SB 71 on municipal pretrial supervision; committee sets bill aside The Department of Corrections presented SB 71, clarifying DOC authority to enter agreements with municipalities for pretrial supervision of municipal-code cases and to charge reasonable fees; the committee took no action and set the bill aside for further consideration.

Alaska's Department of Corrections is pushing for SB 71 to clarify its authority on pretrial supervision, but will it make a real impact or just gather dust?

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House Corrections panel reviews Vermont's new pretrial supervision program and funding limits Legislative counsel and committee members reviewed Act 138'created pretrial supervision (section 75-55, Title 13), its eligibility rules, DOC'administration, pilot in Chittenden County, and funding shortfalls; committee plans follow-up with DOC, prosecutors and judges.

The Vermont House Corrections Committee is tackling crucial questions about the newly launched pretrial supervision program and its uncertain funding—can it truly expand to meet the state's needs?

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DOC outlines MAT, Medicaid waiver, IDs and pretrial supervision as keys to reducing returns to custody Commissioner Murad told the committee DOC is expanding medically assisted treatment (about 53 people receiving MAT), plans warmer handoffs under the Medicaid 1115 waiver, supports returning IDs on release, and wants to grow pretrial supervision but needs funding and data to do so statewide.

Vermont's DOC is revolutionizing reentry with expanded treatment options and innovative Medicaid strategies to combat recidivism—could this be the key to breaking the cycle?

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