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CJRD Programs <br />Pretrial Release Services <br /> <br />Completes a daily intake and assessment of every person booked into the Orange County Detention Center scheduled for a First Appearance. <br /> <br />Seeks and verifies information regarding community ties, housing, family support, employment, school, medical concerns, mental health and substance use disorder treatment needs or engagement and prior or pending criminal history. <br /> <br />Initiates referrals to out-patient and in-patient treatment providers, contacts providers already in place, addresses medical needs with Jail medical staff and makes referrals to the Criminal Case Assessment Specialist for evaluation. <br /> <br />Provides information to court stakeholders for First Appearances and makes recommendations to facilitate release from custody. <br /> <br />Provides case management support, court date reminders and ensures adherence to pretrial release conditions for those under Pretrial Release supervision while cases pending. <br /> <br />Works with Clerk’s Office to conduct Strike Order hearings to preclude unnecessary incarceration for individuals that miss court dates.