Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		State and local law enforcement assistance (15-0404)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - Pinellas County, FL.

1 recipient will receive $740,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 145

Description: The Pinellas County is proposing funding to provide a transitional housing subsidy of up to $1,000 for the clients who meet the program criteria, for a maximum of 100 clients. The program will pay the transitional housing vendor directly; the funds are not given to the client. This funding will pay for their first and last month's rent, any application fee, and initial utility deposits. Case managers will then assist the client with applications for government assistance, facilitate job placement and training, and if warranted continue counseling and case management services.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Public Defender Sixth Judicial Circuit (72136661)	$740		State Government	14250 49th St. No. Clearwater, FL

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $750,000 for Pinellas County, FL, for a jail diversion program for the mentally ill;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007