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completed. The Board indicated that the creation of a work group to address alternatives to <br />incarceration programs operating in Orange County and the impact each program may on <br />inmate population could be a feasible solution. A work group could review alternatives to <br />incarceration programs operating in Orange County and provide recommendations to the <br />Board. <br />Possible composition of a Jail Alternatives Work Group: <br />County Commissioners 2 <br />Senior Resident Superior Court Judge or Designee 1 <br />Chief District Court Judge or Designee 1 <br />District Attorney or Designee 1 <br />Public Defender or Designee 1 <br />Clerk of Court or Designee 1 <br />Sheriff or Designee 1 <br />Jail Administrator or Designee 1 <br />Department of Social Services representative 1 <br />Mental Health representative 1 <br />Project to End Homelessness representative 1 <br />Staff /Legal Support 1 <br />Client 1 <br />14 <br />Attachment 2 outlines a suggested Charge for the Work Group. Attachment 3 is an updated <br />Scope of Services from Solutions for Local Governments (see highlighted portions) that reflects <br />input from the May 14, 2013 Board work session. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There no financial impact associated with the creation of a Work Group <br />for the Assessment of Jail Alternative Programs. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board provide direction to staff <br />as to the creation of a Jail Alternatives Work Group, suggested Charge and /or next steps <br />needed regarding alternatives to incarceration as a component to planning a new Jail. <br />