Committee signals support to repeal pretrial supervision statute while probing staffing and rollout for accountability docket The committee indicated support for repealing the pretrial supervision statute and spent substantial time questioning Judge Tom Zoney and DOC about the "accountability docket" pilot, staffing needs (5 statutorily authorized P&P positions; 3 filled, 2 vacant), and whether the governor's proposal for seven additional positions is warranted.

The Vermont House Committee is poised to repeal the pretrial supervision statute, sparking a heated debate on the future of the accountability docket and its staffing needs.

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Judge tells committee pretrial supervision pilot was underused; members debate redirecting funds Judge Zoni told the Corrections & Institutions committee that the state's pretrial supervision pilot had limited utilization and costly operations. Members discussed lessons from pilot dockets, DOC's role as a liaison, and proposed budget lines for accountability court expansion and staffing.

A judge reveals staggering failures in Vermont's pretrial supervision pilot, sparking debate on redirecting nearly $1.5 million for more effective solutions.

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