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OPPORTUNITY&PACKAGE DETAILS:
Opportunity Number: BJA-2017-11320
Opportunity Title: BJA FY 17 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program
Opportunity Package ID. PEGO0229912
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CFDA Number: 16.585
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Competition ID: BJA-2017-11321
Competition Title:--� BJA FY 17 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program: Implementation - —W-W-
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Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact Information: For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov
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a week, except on federal holidays.
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Workspace ID: WS00031066
Application Filing Name: FY17 City of Bozeman Veteran Court Implementation Program
DUNS: 0837052930000
Organization: BOZEMAN, CITY OF
Form Name: Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
Form Version: 2.1
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Preapplication ❑X New
❑X Application ❑Continuation 'Other(Specify):
❑Changed/Corrected Application Revision
"3.Date Received: —I 4.Applicant Identifier:
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•a.Legal Name: City of Bozeman
'b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS:
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d.Address:
"Streetl: P.O. Box 1230
Street2: 121 ;.--Rouse Avenue
•City: Bozeman
CountylParish: Gallatin
•State: MT: Montana
Province:
'Country: USA: UNITED STATES
•Zip/Postal Code: 59771-1230
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Municipal Court
f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: 'First Name: Colleen
Middle Name:
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13.Competition Identification Number:
BJA-2017--11321
Title:
BJA FY 17 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program: Implementation
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
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17.Proposed Project:
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a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b.Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
❑X c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372,
`20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.)
Yes ❑X No
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herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001)
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Authorized Representative:
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'Last Name: McLane
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'Title: Deputy Police Chief
'Telephone Number: 4065622013 Fax Number:
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The following application tracking information was generated by the system:
Grants.gov Tracking GRANT12353210
Number:
Applicant DUNS: 08-370-5293
Submitter's Name: Rich McLane
CFDA Number: 16.565
CFDA Description: Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program
Funding Opportunity BJA--2017-11320
Number:
Funding Opportunity BJA FY 17 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program
Description:
Agency Name: Department of Justice
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FY17 City of Bozeman Veteran Court Implementation Program
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Date/Time of Receipt: Feb 21, 2017 04 :13:33 PM EST #
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,OPPORTUNITY
Opportunity Number: BJA-2017-11320
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OppOrtunityTitle: BJA FY 17 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program
Opportunity Package ID: PKGO0229912
CFDA Number: 16.585
CFDA Description: Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program T—
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Competition Title: BJA FY 17 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program: Implementation
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Workspace ID: WS00031066
Application Filing Name: FY17 City of Bozeman Veteran Court Implementation Program
DUNS: 0837052930000
Organization: BOZEMAN, CITY OF
Form Name: Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B)
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As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance Act of 1973, as amended(29 U.S.C.§794),which
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d)
(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.
of project cost)to ensure proper planning, management S.C. §§6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on
and completion of the project described in this the basis of age; (e)the Drug Abuse Office and
application. Treatment Act of 1972(P.L. 92-255), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General abuse; (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
of the United States and, if appropriate,the State, Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
through any authorized representative, access to and Act of 1970(P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
documents related to the award; and will establish a alcoholism; (g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health
proper accounting system in accordance with generally Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290
accepted accounting standards or agency directives. ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title Vlll of the Civil
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
presents the appearance of personal or organizational rental or financing of housing; (i)any other
conflict of interest, or personal gain. nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable made; and, Q)the requirements of any other
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the
agency. application.
5. Will comply with the intergovernmental Personnel Act of 7. Will comply, or has already complied,with the
1970(42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763)relating to prescribed requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform
standards for merit systems for programs funded under Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Policies Act of 1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for
fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or
Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). federally-assisted programs. These requirements
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to apply to all interests in real property acquired for
project purposes regardless of Federal participation in
nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to: purchases.
(a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color 8. Will comply, as applicable,with provisions of the
or national origin; (b)Title IX of the Education Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)
Amendments of 1972, as amended(20 U.S.C.§§1681- which limit the political activities of employees whose
1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination on principal employment activities are funded in whole
the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation or in part with Federal funds.
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9. Will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874),and the Contract Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C. §§327- (identification and protection of historic properties), and
333), regarding labor standards for federally-assisted the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
construction subagreements. 1974(16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq,).
10. Will comply, if applicable,with flood insurance purchase 14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of ;
requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster human subjects involved in research, development, and
Protection Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)which requires related activities supported by this award of assistance.
recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the 15 Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1
program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of 1966(P.L. 89 544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. §§2131 et
insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more.
seq.)pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a)institution of other activities supported by this award of assistance.
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91-190)and 16, Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning
Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which
facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)protection of wetlands prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
pursuant to EO 11990; (d)evaluation of flood hazards in rehabilitation of residence structures.
floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e)assurance of 17 Will cause to be performed the required financial and
project consistency with the approved State management compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular Na.A-133,
Act of 1972(16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f)conformity of "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit
Federal actions to State(Clean Air) Implementation Plans Organizations."
under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as
amended(42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g)protection of 18, Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Federal laws,executive orders, regulations, and policies
Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended(P.L. 93-523); governing this program.
and, (h)protection of endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended(P.L. 93- 19, Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of
205). the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000, as
amended(22 U.S.C. 7104)which prohibits grant award
12, Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of recipients or a sub-recipient from(1) Engaging in severe
1968(16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
components or potential components of the national that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial
wild and scenic rivers system, sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the t
award or subawards under the award.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE
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APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED
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Opportunity Number: BJA--2017--11320
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Opportunity Package ID: PK000229912
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CFDA Description: Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program
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Opening Date: 12/20/2016
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Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
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Form Name: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
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CFDA Number,it applicable: 116.585
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the Congress semi-annually and wilt be available for public Inspection. Any person who falls to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
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Bozeman Montana Veteran's Treatment Court Project Abstract
The Municipal Court of Bozeman Montana requests funding to implement a Veteran's
Treatment Court,Type B. The Court will provide evidence-based treatment and other support
services to help those who have served their country regain their health and dignity. The Court
will be located in the City of Bozeman,the State's fourth largest city with more than 43,000
residents and is the seat of Gallatin County,home to approximately 100,000 residents.
Participants will be drawn from urban, suburban, Tribal, and non-Tribal areas throughout the
County and beyond. The Bozeman Veteran's Treatment Court(BVTC)will have a post-
adjudication structure and be located at the Bozeman Municipal Court, 615 S. 160' St,Bozeman
MT 59718 and adjudicated by Judge J. Colleen Herrington.
The Court is requesting$400,000 to implement the BVTC. The BVTC will have a capacity
of 25 participants at any given time. An 18 24 month program, we estimate that we will enroll
approximately 40 defendants per year for a total of 120 participants over the 3-year project
period. The judge,defendant,defense counsel,prosecutor,counselors,pretrial officers,probation f
and parole officers, law enforcement, detention staff, family,or any other person who may have
knowledge of the candidate can refer participants for prompt and early entry. Candidates may A
make application to the BVTC from any jurisdiction in Gallatin and surrounding counties as long
as they incur a sentence allowing for at least 18 months of supervision with a recommendation to
up to 24 months while in the BVTC program. Exclusions will depend on the ability of the team
and the local resources to provide necessary services to the participants. This court will not take
sex offenders that are required to submit to register on the Montana Sexual Offenders Registry.
The participant population will reflect the population under probation and parole for similar,
drug-related crimes. The BVTC will support the use of MAT for participants when
recommended and overseen by a qualified physician. Dr. Jaye Swoboda,will provide MAT i
prescriptions and oversight through the VA Clinic in Gallatin County. Risk and need will be
determined through implementation of the RANT with all eligible applicants.
The BVTC will be implemented according to the NADCP Adult Drug Court Best Practice
(BP) Standards including: the use of evidence-based assessments to screen and select participants
appropriate to the program (BP#1,pp 3-4 of attached application);a focus on equitably serving
rural,tribal and other disadvantaged groups(BP#2,pp. 4-5); is administered and overseen by a
well-trained judge that will follow evidence-based policies and practices(BP#3, pp. 8, 15);
incorporates incentives, sanctions, and therapeutic adjustments calibrated to support behavior
modification(BP#4,pp. 9-10); provides evidence-based treatment and services for participants
based on a thorough and evidence-based assessment of their strengths and needs (BP#5,pp. 7-
8); provides a continuum of treatment and other services that support participants' successful
completion of the program(BP #6,pp 7-8, 11-12); includes frequent, random, observed drug
testing(BP 47,pp. 8-9) is managed through collaborative relationships among a multi-
disciplinary team(BP#8,pp 15-16); will serve as many participants as the program can handle
considering resource and services constraints (BP#9, pp 2-3);and,routinely reviews
performance data and makes changes to improve effectiveness(BP#10,pp 18-19).
If awarded a grant,the BVTC will develop or purchase a data system to collect and report
program progress and post-program recidivism through one year following program exit,
regardless of exit status. The BVTC will not be implemented in an Empowerment Zone or
Renewal Community. The jurisdiction does not have any other Federal funding sources to
support the drug court. Bozeman Municipal Court has not received BJA funding in the past.
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The City of Bozeman Municipal Court is requesting start-up funding from the Bureau of
Justice Assistance to implement a treatment court that will assist veterans in their efforts to
maintain or regain their dignity,honor,pride and well-being by providing an evidenced based
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program that addresses mental health and substance abuse problems. This jurisdiction has no
other applications pending for Federal funding and there is no other funding source to start this
program. Once established with Federal funding,the State,City and County will provide funding
to sustain the Bozeman Veteran's Treatment Court(BVTC).
Nature and Scope of the Substance Use Disorder Problem
Bozeman is the largest city and the economic and political center of Gallatin County,the
third largest county in Montana with a population of approximately 100,000 people. The
Department of Correction's(DOC) 2017 Biennial Report to the Montana State Legislature
indicated that the drugs and drug related crimes are among 3 of the 10 most common adult
convictions,not including property-related crimes which are also often associated with drug
abuse. In 2016,according to the DOC, Gallatin County had 739 offenders under the supervision
of the DOC. The Bozeman Municipal Court alone processes 7,500 new criminal cases per year.
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courts in Belgrade, Manhattan and West Yellowstone. Consistent with findings in other
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population of veterans -one of every ten citizens in Montana is a veteran. According to the
Montana Department of Corrections(DOC), approximately 7-9%percent of all offenders in the
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average,a 6-month wait for an in-patient treatment program. The Veterans Administration (VA)
sponsored in-patient treatment programs are limited and have long wait times. Law enforcement "
and the courts have few options other than to use prison beds for non-violent,mentally ill, or
addicted offenders.
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Problems with Current Court Response
In a typical case, courts do not have the time or ability to help connect the Veteran
defendant to the services they could access through the VA or other community based
treatment providers. The BVTC will provide that connection,reduce recidivism and
increase community safety. Implementation of the proposed project will leverage
partnerships with the VA in Montana, including the provision of services through VA
Montana Healthcare System(VMHS) and lead to the expansion of the VA Montana
system in this area as well. The BVTC will utilize evidence-based practices based with a '
model of integrated treatment provided by community-based agencies,programs,
services and partnerships.
Proposed Target Population
The BVTC will accept referrals of veterans from Gallatin and surrounding counties. The
Program will also accept participants from other jurisdictions if the veteran is returning to the
Gallatin County area. Exclusions will depend on the ability of the team and the local resources to
provide necessary services.
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will not be eligible for participation). Local, non-Federal resources will fund services for violent
offenders. The City Attorney's Office(CAO)will complete the legal eligibility screening
process in less than seven business days to ensure compliance with federal and state statutory
requirements and prompt entry into the program. If the participant is eligible,the Veterans
Justice Officer(VJO) will document veteran status.
Target Number of Individuals
Extrapolation of DOC, detention center, and pre-trial services data indicate that 10-
15%of the individuals currently involved in the criminal justice system are veterans. This
equates to about 25-30 veterans who will be eligible for the BVTC at any given time and
40 participants annually for a total of 120 veteran participants over the lifespan of the
grant. The team will prioritize female and American Indian veteran offenders because of
their disparate representation in the criminal justice system and higher prevalence of
substance abuse and mental health disorders. Veterans with minor children will also be
prioritized to disrupt the intergenerational cycles of crime and substance abuse.
Consistent with Drug Court Standard#2,the evaluator will provide regular updates
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general probation population, and Standard 49 by serving all individuals in the
community estimated to be eligible for participation.
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Screeninz and referral
Participants will be identified and referred early in their court processing by the judge,
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"shall, if accepted,enter and comply with the conditions and successfully complete the BVTC."
Once a defendant is referred to the BVTC,the Coordinator will contact the defendant's
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defendant be interviewed and the defendant is willing to volunteer for the program. No defendant
shall be interviewed without the representing attorney's approval. The Coordinator and VJO will
have the defendant sign a release and gather the initial information on the application. The
Coordinator shall request an evaluation report from a licensed addiction counselor or a mental
health therapist who has diagnosed the defendant with a mental health or addiction problem or
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evaluation through the appropriate agency(VA or private/non-profit agency). The Coordinator
shall also perform an evidence based risk assessment(Risk And Needs Triage [RANT])with the
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The City Attorney's Office (for misdemeanors in the city limits of Bozeman) and the County
Attorney's Officer(for felonies and misdemeanors in Gallatin County) will maintain their
discretion to permit enrollment and amend charges accordingly. The Coordinator will develop
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veteran status are established, Defense Counsel or VJO will facilitate completion of consent
agreements and screening and assessment instruments to identify potential treatment and
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include the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and the Prognostic Risk and Criminogenic Need
screening (RANT). Treatment providers and the VJ4 will make a recommendation to the Team
and an informed enrollment decision will be made based upon criminogenic risk and prognostic
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need with an emphasis on serving high-risk,high-need and priority participants.
Consistent with EBP, the timeframe from point of referral to enrollment decision may be as
brief as ten business days. The Program Coordinator and Evaluator will monitor community
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racial/ethnic distributions, and ensure enrollment reflects the overall Veterans' probation
population. Upon receipt of the assessment information,the entire Treatment Court Team shall
review the screening and determine if the team recommends approval or denial.
ECligibility
Eligible candidates must not have been convicted of a sex offense or have a diagnosed
serious mental illness. Additionally,veterans with other than honorable, dishonorable or bad
conduct discharges will be considered on a case-by-case basis. As indicated above,priority will
be offered to American Indian, females, and veterans with minor children.
Structure
The BVTC will be a voluntary post-conviction,post-plea program. The Program is an
alternative to traditional sentencing options in criminal cases where substance abuse or the
mental health issues are a contributing factor for the Veteran's criminal behavior. County
detention services,Pre-Trial Services, and Defense Attorneys will identify and intervene early
with eligible participants. The team will also conduct a system walk through during the first year
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1) Initiation (minimum 4 weeks for felony convictions and 60 days for misdemeanor)
Progress toward abstinence; develop and engage initiate a comprehensive treatment
plan, including appropriate rehabilitative services; initiate employment search or
school enrollment
2) Stabilization (felony)/Continuing Care(misdemeanor) (minimum of 13 weeks for
felony and 90 days for misdemeanor)Abstinence, compliance with or completion of
treatment plan; Identification or accomplishment of personal goal; maintained
employment or education; completion of civic engagement project(20 hours)
3) Continuing Care(felony)/Relapse Prevention (misdemeanor) (minimum 26 weeks
felony and 90 days for misdemeanor)Achieve goals and maintain 6 consecutive =
weeks compliance
4) Relapse Prevention Phase(felony)/Recovery Management Phase(misdemeanor)
(minimum 90 days felony and 60 days misdemeanor)Abstinence,compliance with a
treatment plan(felony); Accomplishment of 2nd personal goal; maintain employment
or education progress; complete of civic engagement(volunteer)project(20 hours);
maintain sober lifestyle and recovery environment with minimal supervision
S) Recovery Management Phase(felony)(minimum 26 weeks)Accomplishment of
2"d personal goal;maintained employment or education progress; Completion of civic
engagement(volunteer)project(20 hours)
Case_Manazement
The BVTC Coordinator will provide the primary case management for participants. The
Probation officer will assist the Coordinator with duties such as monitoring compliance,
conducting home visits and searches, and administering random alcohol and drug testing. The
Probation Officer will also provide the team with a supervision plan to control risk, reoffending,
and manipulation of the program. The BVTC Coordinator and Probation officer will provide
adjustments to the supervision plan when necessary and make recommendations to the Court as .
to the appropriate sanctions and incentives. The BVTC Coordinator will also work closely with
the VA,Veteran's groups, community groups, social services,and treatment providers to make
available the resources that the participant needs. The BVTC Coordinator will use the evidence-
based Brief Strength-Based Case Management Model for Substance Abuse to develop a strong
participant alliance and serve as the central link between the participant and substance abuse
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treatment services coordinating with the DOC to exchange compliance, treatment, and
supervision information with the team.
Community Supervision
The Supervising Probation Officer will coordinate and conduct home visits, searches,
community contacts,and welfare checks with the assistance of Law Enforcement or the DOCs as
needed. Home visits, searches, and welfare checks will be conducted as often as needed, if
reasonable suspicion exists that a violation has occurred, or if there is a concern for community
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ensure case plan goals and objectives are integrated into participants' treatment plans.
Availability of Treatment Services
The Coordinator will connect participants to appropriate chemical dependency treatment and
mental health counseling as needed. The Coordinator will also monitor participant progress and
monitor participation and progress. Consistent with EBPs,the team will monitor substance use
with random testing and ongoing contact, including unannounced home visits.
The BVTC will rely on Bozeman community mental health providers qualified to address
mental health and substance abuse issues. Providers are located within inner and outer city limits,
Belgrade, and West Yellowstone. BVTC will require that providers implement modalities that
research has demonstrated yield the most success with the veteran population. These modalities
include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis
Intervention Treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing,Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
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Gallatin County has strong support community within reach of all participants. The larger
cities within Gallatin County all have AA, NA, Life Recover,Veteran groups,PTSD groups and
other programs sponsored through VA, local religious groups and other support programs.
However, transportation and childcare services are limited in our area and the team plans to
address this issue during program development and implementation. Additional services
coordinated or provided by the BVTC will include transportation,employment and job training,
housing assistance, peer mentoring services,family and marriage education and counseling,
parent education and child development, and self-help/support groups.
The BVI'C will implement a Mentor Program to support veterans' recovery. Mentors will
commit a minimum of 12 months of service as a coach, guide,role model, advocate, friend and
ally and agree to participate in one of every four weekly status hearings. In meetings following
weekly status hearings and through interim contact,mentors will assist and support their fellow
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veterans to readjust to civilian life,and navigate treatment,court and VA systems.
Judicial Supervision
Judge Herrington has over five years of experience as a Municipal Court Judge. She
is also currently a JAG Officer with the Montana Army National Guard. The Judge stays
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abreast of current law and research and will otherwise administer the program consistent
with Drug Court Standard#3 and other best practices. The Judge will maintain discretion
to adjust status hearing frequency to meet participants' needs and promote accountability.
Judicial responses to participant behavior will be discussed in Team meetings prior the
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Process for Randomized Drub Testin
Gallatin County Court Services Program will conduct daily (except major holidays) drug
testing with BVTC participants using a randomized color system. Participants will be tested two
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to three times per week on average but not less than two consistent with EBPs and Drug Court
Standard#7. Testing frequencies will correlate with defined phase requirements and may be
modified in response to participant behaviors. Weekly staffing reports and daily Team
communications regarding participant substance use and related behaviors may also drive
immediate, specific, modification of drug testing protocols.
Incentives and Sanctions
Responses to participants' compliance will be coordinated between treatment,
supervision,and the judiciary,and provide a cohesive, consistent response. Therapeutic
responses to relapse will ensure proper levels of therapy to address the veteran's struggles.
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Standard#4, and guided by a matrix with tailoring and based in Team recommendations. The
team will also review and recommend to the Court the necessary treatment response,therapy or
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participants' ability to meet the core values of the Treatment Court program. Therapeutic
responses are not punitive and will not be presented as a sanction.
Incentives Sanctions Therapeutic Responses
• Praise and Lecture or reprimand • Inpatient treatment
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• Official • Fine • Moral Reconation Therapy(MRT)
commendation by the + Increase in blood, • Continuing Care (CC)
Judge breath and/or urine + Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Reduction of testing (DBT)
community service . Increase in level of . Support group Meetings to include
requirement supervision reporting daily meetings for a period of time
• Reduction of a fine or contacts + Additional individual sessions
• Decrease in County work + Reside at the Recovery House,the
frequency of urine program Olive Branch or the Gallatin
testing • House arrest County Re-Entry Program
• Reduction in county + Work release • Obtain a sponsor or additional
work program time + Jail-based release sponsor meetings
• Reduction in the term + Jail time • Gallatin County Fresh Start
of house arrest + Reimburse Court Program fi
• Reduction in work Services for • Medical Intervention
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• Reduction in jail time expenses • Medically Assisted Treatment
• Commemorative • Termination from (MAT)
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of terms of sobriety • Family therapy
or commencement • Money management
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Graduation and Expulsion Requirements
Participants must have six continuous months of verified sobriety and in full compliance with
their treatment plan prior to the date of commencement. Participants scheduled for
commencement must complete a Pre-Commencement Questionnaire and attend the
Commencement Review as scheduled by the BVTC Coordinator for the Judge. The Team will
recommend to the Judge if the participant is eligible for commencement and the judge will make
the final determination regarding the participant's commencement. The participant must also be
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Graduates must have demonstrated a minimum of six months (felony) or 120 days
(misdemeanor)compliance with treatment,court and community supervision requirements,
including abstinence from alcohol and other drugs and completion of treatment goals,payment
of fines and fees,restitution and community service. The participant must have completed a
Recovery Management Plan.
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manual. A formal termination hearing will be presided by the BVTC Judge and include Defense j
Counsel to ensure protection of the participant's due process rights.
Restitution
The veteran's ability to pay will be assessed and taken into consideration and inability to pay
will not interfere with eligibility to graduate. The BVTC will enroll any eligible offenders into
the program regardless of their current ability to pay their fees,fines or restitution. Consistent
with EBPs,the BVTC will develop a statement concerning payment of fees similar to the
Gallatin County Drug Court program and require that participants pay fees for participation.
Participants may have an opportunity to"earn down"a portion of fees for excellent program
compliance, completion of community service or demonstration of inability to pay. During
weekly staffing meetings, treatment and other providers will report whether treatment court fees
or restitution payments are interfering with participant treatment progress. The weekly fee may
be adjusted or waived from time to time(i.e., in times of unemployment and engaged
employment search or as extenuating circumstances or interference with treatment progress are
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The BVTC will implement EBP's as defined in Drug Court Best Practices, Volume I and 2
as noted throughout this application. if any recommended principles or practices are unavailable,
the BVTC will work towards implementation or support others' efforts to address those
deficiencies. The BVTC will have a Peer Review completed within 12 months of implementation
by the State of Montana Peer Review program to identify processes that may create efficiencies
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or increase effectiveness of the program. Planned EBPs and Drug Court Standards are
highlighted throughout this application.
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Treatment Provider Selection and Performance Monitoring
The Team will identify and select treatment providers trained and licensed or certified to use
treatment shown to be effective with our target population and will be required to participate in
the State of Montana Peer Review process and the Team will monitor the continuum of treatment
and rehabilitative services available throughout the program and through an annual process
evaluation. The Coordinator will review treatment fidelity upon participant relapse or if the
participant demonstrates a pattern of non-compliance with one or more program requirements
(especially proximal behaviors). Treatment will be based on a standardized assessment and,
consistent with Drug Court Standard #5, will not be used as an incentive or sanction.
Range of Treatment
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assessment with adjustments as they progress through the program. Eligible treatment providers
will offer a continuum of treatment intensities including inpatient, intensive outpatient,
outpatient, intensive relapse prevention,monthly monitoring, mental health therapy, and Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)therapy groups through the VA. The program will also
include clinical enhancements and evidence-based treatment strategies for participants with co-
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defendant, defense counsel,prosecutor, counselors,pretrial officers,probation and parole
officers, law enforcement, detention staff,family, support systems,educators or any other person
who may have knowledge of the candidate. Candidates may make application to the Veterans
Court from any jurisdiction as long as they meet the criteria established within the policy
described earlier. The Coordinator and VJO will have the defendant sign a release and gather the
initial information on the application. The Coordinator shall request an evaluation report'from a
licensed addiction counselor or a mental health therapist who has diagnosed the defendant with a
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mental health issue or an addiction or both. If the defendant does not have a current evaluation,
the Coordinator or VJO shall request an evaluation through the appropriate agency. The
Coordinator shall also perform an evidence based risk assessment(Risk And Needs Triage
[RANT])with the veteran to determine if s/he is considered high risk and high need. Priority will
be offered to women, American Indians and veterans with minor children.
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constitutional safeguards and appropriate judicial case-flow specialty track management.
Beginning with arrest or citation, law enforcement, after identifying an offender as a military
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member or veteran, may refer them for screening and assessment. The jail, probation,court,
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attorneys, medical, and treatment personnel may also make referrals. The VA Homeless Stand
Down,the VA's Homeless Coordinator in Helena, and the Bozeman Job Service Veteran
Outreach Coordinator will be valuable sources for referrals as well.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
The MT Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will be tapped for support and feedback
for the program. Also, the Team will establish a"Friends of the Veteran Court"to serve as an
oversight committee. The committee will be charged with developing additional support
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programs and services. Other partners will include the VA, Court Services, addiction counselors,
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mental health therapists, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veteran Service Providers,MT Department
of Public Health and Human Services,Housing and Urban Development,religious support
groups,schools of education(N4SU,Gallatin College,Adult Ed),the volunteer programs within
the Detention Center,the Gallatin County Re-Entry program(prerelease),the Reentry
Coordinator at the Detention Center, Gallatin County Mental Health Center,the Hope House,the
GCMHC Drop in Center,push for a VA sponsored Veteran Drop in Center, and other local
providers for family counseling,family services and children services.
Conformity with the State Drug Court Strategy
Montana is one of few States in the country utilizing a peer review process to ensure that
drug courts are complying with Vol. I and II Drug Court Standards. The State Drug Court
Strategic Plan calls for courts to be reviewed for their use of evidence-based practice at least
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every three years and attend a biannual statewide training conference. The BVTC will coordinate
development and improvement efforts with the statewide drug court coordinator according to the
Montana Drug Court Orientation Manual.
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Treatment Funding Strategy
The local VA has agreed to collaborate with the BVTC and Jeri Anderson, our Justice
Outreach Specialist in Billings, is on the BVTC Team. Additionally, our Treatment Team will
work with each participant in the BVTC to enroll in all eligible federal and state benefits to
maximize the use of available funding for treatment. By helping each participant enroll in and
obtain eligible benefits including VA benefits and Medicaid,treatment can potentially be
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Availability of Anger Management and Domestic Violence Treatment
State law requires 40 hours of anger management as a sentencing mandate for anyone
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convicted of Partner or Family Member Assault. Gallatin County has a growing number of
providers that address anger management issues. BVTC plans to work with Paula Mill,LCPC,
LAC and Rick Hurless for these services. In addition,private practitioner Angela Maria
Feliciano, MSW in collaboration with Michelle Jurkovski of Gallatin County Office of Court
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Training Plan
The BVTC was one of 25 Courts selected for the 2017 BJA Justice for Vets training and
Veteran Drug Court Planning Initiative. We will also approach our local Missouri River Drug
Task Force to fund part or all of our team to attend the NADCP/Justice for Vets annual
conference in July, 2017. Our State of Montana Drug Court Coordinator has also developed and
funded local Drug Court Conferences every two years on average. The Mentor Coordinator will
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also attend the Justice for Vets Mentor BootCamp as part of the NADCP/Justice for Vets
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• Municipal Court Judge(and JAG officer in the MT National Guard), Colleen t
Herrington,will preside over the BVTC and Iead the Team
• Deputy City Attorney,Kyla Murray,will represent the prosecution
• Defense Attorney(and Army JAG officer), Charles Cromwell, will represent the
defense
• Pretrial Services Supervisor, Andrea Lower,will coordinate pretrial services for
which participants may be eligible
• Deputy Chief(and Army Veteran)Rich McLane of the Bozeman Police Department
will represent local law enforcement and serve as the police liaison to the BVTC and
coordinate supervision with the probation officers
• Genevieve Stasiak, Supervisor of the County Misdemeanor Probation and
Community Corrections Programs will represent misdemeanor probation and
community corrections and help coordinate community supervision with the felony
probation officers and local law enforcement
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with services,monitor participants' progress and prepare a report regarding each
participants' drug test results, treatment participation, incentives, sanctions, and other
information in advance of weekly staffing-in addition to providing the Judge with a
summary of Team recommendations for use during each hearing, and facilitating
ongoing communication among providers and the Court Team
• Steve Ette, Gallatin County Treatment Court Coordinator(and Air Force Veteran)
will serve as an advisor to the BVTC Coordinator and liaison between court programs
• Michelle Westberg, Chief Clerk of the Municipal Court will serve as interim
Coordinator until the BVTC Coordinator is hired and will subsequently help
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• Angela Feliciano will represent treatment providers on the team and coordinate
treatment services and facilitate communication regarding participation and progress
• Veterans Justice Outreach officer, Jeri Anderson, will coordinate Veteran's services
offered through community and Federal agencies
• The Evaluator(TBD)will function as an adjunct to the Team and is primarily
responsible for completing data collection and review and facilitating the Team's
utilization of the data to improve program performance
Team Communication and Coordination
Team communication will occur daily via secure email (according to EBP),telephone, and
case management software. Weekly staffing reports, staffing meetings and status hearings will
also facilitate consistent Team communications. Memorandums of Understanding fully defining
Team member roles and responsibilities,particularly prosecution and defense counsel
commitments to a non-adversarial approach to promote public safety and protect due process
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Law Enforcement Participation
The Bozeman Police Department has agreed to collaborate with the BVTC. Deputy Chief
Rich McLane will serve as a liaison for initial and ongoing systematic adjustments, changes in
operational concerns and deploying officers to support community supervision and safety. He
will also serve on any entry or graduation boards to represent local law enforcement in those
group decisions. Captain Cory Klumb is our patrol division supervisor and will ensure an officer
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having an officer present is warranted. Police officers assigned to our patrol division will assist
probation and parole officers when community supervision needs support of a'sworn
officer. Police officers will also respond to any reports of complaints that involve violence,calls
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Treatment Partner
Bozeman does not have a single provider with sufficient capacity to address all participants'
treatment needs; therefore, the BVTC will link participants with qualified professionals
throughout the community based on needs and location. The Team will monitor service quality
and effectiveness through annual process evaluations, participant surveys, and peer review.
Angela Feliciano, a private provider who will attend staff meetings and hearings, will coordinate
communication between providers and the Team. Other providers may include Gallatin Mental
Health, Community Health Partners Behavioral Health Unit, Gallatin County Drug and Alcohol
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funding will enable the team to leverage these resources through coordinated referral and work
with the community to increase capacity for substance abuse and mental health treatment.
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The BVTC will use the Drug Court Case Management System(DCCM)and associated
analytics as well as the State of Montana's database to gather assessment information and meet
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best practices and Drug Court Standard #10, the team will periodically review information to
identify and address gaps and build on strengths. The Peer Review Process will also identify
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Compile, assess and report uarterly
%participants admitted to the program (#admitted and Program Records(MIS-local and
total#participants)during period,including projected# InfoPath,enrollment checklist
to be served with grant funds forms, staffing agendas, staffing
minutes and staffing reports)
% participants successfully completing program (# Program Records(MIS-local and
graduated and#terminated/#enrolled) InfoPath,staffing agendas,
staffing minutes, staffing reports
and graduate exit survey reports)
%participants testing+for illegal substances(#positive Program Records(MIS-local,
participants at 90 days/#tested in reporting period) staffing reports and laboratory
reports)
% participants who recidivate while in program Program Records (MIS-Full
(#recidivated/#in program) Court) Criminal offense resulting
in formal court charge
% participants arrested for drug and non-drug offenses Program Records (MIS-Full
(#drug arrested and # non-drug arrested/# enrolled) in Court)
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%participants recidivating Win one year post-program Program Records (MIS-Full
completion(#arrested for drug and non-drug offenses/# Court)
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The Team will assess progress according to the following goals:
• Ensure all eligible participants are identified and assessed for risk and need
• Ensure all participants received targeted, evidence-based services
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• Enhance the provision of recovery support services that prevent recidivism such as
individualized treatment,vocational and educational services, and community
reintegration services to achieve long-term recovery
• Lower costs associated within the high-risk,high-need criminal offender population
(i.e.,reduced recidivism, sustained recovery, birth of drug free babies).
The Evaluator will build a data collection/operating system to assist the team in monitoring
and responding to participant progress and in monitoring and responding to deviations or trends
in program protocols. The Evaluator will work with the Team to develop and implement MIS
enhancements to address BVTC objectives and grant reporting requirements. The Evaluator will
also implement an annual process evaluation including administration and analysis of
instruments administered to BVTC Team members, current participants and graduates. The f
annual process evaluation will drive performance management and assesses program operations
and their compliance with the Ten Key Drug Court Components and associated evidence-based
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The Coordinator will work with the program Evaluator to regularly update the Team
regarding referral and enrollment in addition to basic performance information including time to
admission,treatment participation,incentives and sanctions administration, etc. With support
from the Evaluator, the Coordinator will be responsible for meeting all BJA-required reporting.
Client Community and Reintegration Strategy
The BVTC will employ community reintegration and aftercare strategies from enrollment
through the post-graduation period. Participants initiate a step down process as they transition
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• Learning, practicing and reinforcing skills to support recovery(i.e., communication,
anger management, employment, family management,etc.)
• Creating and sustaining social environments that support and reinforce abstinence.
The Coordinator will monitor the participant's ability to sustain recovery through regular
communication(in person and by phone/text) and ongoing,random drug testing. During this l
phase,participants will have monthly status hearings. Participants will be expected to rely upon
healthy relationships, recovery maintenance skills, and other strategies developed throughout the
course of their treatment and BVTC participation. BVTC sponsored sober living activities,
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mentor relationships and self-help meetings following graduation will also be encouraged.
Formal Recovery Management check-ups occur at 30, 60, 90 and 180-day intervals.
Sustainability Plan
The Montana Drug Treatment Court Coordinator(DTCC)works to build relationships and
support for treatment courts with entities such as the Montana Department of Corrections, Crime
Control, Labor,Public Health and Transportation with a long-term goal of securing resource-
sharing agreements. The Montana DTCC is also responsible to ensure annual drug court outcome
evaluations.The DTCC presents reports to the Montana Legislature every other year including
analyses of the benefits of State investments in drug courts. In the past,the legislature has funded
drug court programs once they are implemented with Federal or other resources. _
Locally,the effort to implement a BVTC has already garnered support from the Veteran's
Administration, local treatment provider agencies,Veteran mentors and private businesses. The
program will use BJA funds to establish the court, engage these stakeholders, and secure support
for ongoing implementation, improvement and expansion. Additionally, members of the Team,
along with the Advisory Committee, will solicit grants and donations from the other veteran
service providers and individuals that have already expressed an interest donating to the BVTC.
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Overall 3-year Budget Summary
Category FederaI Local Total
Personnel $176,159 $37,584 $208,743
Travel $64,094 $0 $64,094
Equipment $17,200 $2,100 $19,300
Supplies $3,600 $0 $3,600
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Consultant $13,374 $0 $13,374
Other Costs $125,573 $92,500 $218,073
TOTAL PROJECT $400,000 $135,784 $535,784
COSTS
Federal Request $400,000
Nonfederal Amount $135,784
Budget- Year One
A. Personnel and Fringe Benefits
Name/Position Computation Cost_
Veteran Court Coordinator Salary & Fringe--- 1.0 FTE $57,644
Veteran Court Prosecutor 5%time x $101,760 annual $5,088*
Veteran Court Defense Counsel 10 hours/month x $62/hr 7 440*
TOTAL $70,172
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NADCP Washington DC Airfare $1,000 x8 people $8,000
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8 people
Meals $46/day x 8 $2,208
people x 6 days
Ground $30/day x 8 $240
transportation people
State Annual Montana Travel/Per $312.50 x 8 $2,500
Training Diem/Hotel people
Conference
TOTAL $20,948
C. Equipment
Item Computation Cost
Smart Phone and Contract $50 x 12 months+$200 $800
for Coordinator
initial fee
Drug Court Case To be purchased $5,000
Management Software
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Computer—already $1,200*
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Scanner—already available $900*
from City of Bozeman
Printer To be purchased from State $200
of Montana
TOTAL $8,100
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County Pre-Trial Services: Drug and alcohol tests and SCRAM $11,668
Cash Match from collected participant fees $12,500*
Medical Services (not covered by Ins) $12,500
Treatment Providers (not covered by Ins) $23,469
Transportation $5,000*
Incentives $5,000*
Evaluator through MSU $10,000*
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TOTAL CONTRACT COSTS $80,137
G. Budget Summary
Category Federal Local Total_
Personnel $57,644 $12,528 $70,172
Travel $20,948 $0 $20,948
Equipment $6,000 $2,100 $5,800
Supplies $1,200 $0 $1,200
Space $0 $1,200 $1,200
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is being provided for the salaries and benefits of many members of the BVTC team, including
5% time of the deputy city attorney assigned to BVTC Court, and 10 hours per month for the
defense attorney.
Travel: In the first year of the grant, funds are included for the team to attend the National
Association of Drug Court Professional Annual Conference. The proposed location is
Washington DC. Projected airfare from Bozeman to Washington is $1000 per person, times
eight team members for a total of$8,000. We project the cost of hotel rooms at$200 per night
including taxes for 5 nights, for eight people for a total of$8,000. The out-of-state per diem for
Montana is $46 per day, multiplied by 6 days for 8 people, totaling$2,208. Finally, we project
ground transportation costs at $30 per person for round trip to and from an airport for eight
people for a total of$240. Additionally, we project the need for general training involving local
travel for mileage/airfare x 5 for a total of$2,500.
Equipment: We request funding for equipment for the phone for the Coordinator for all three
years. We believe it should be roughly$800/year. The BVTC will also need to purchase Drug
Court Case Management Software in the amount of$5,000/year. The computer and scanner
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as well as professional written and printed materials, such as letterhead and program brochures.
The total for the first year would be$1,200.
Other Costs: We project other costs that we may have in the first year include Drug Testing
and SCRAM for $11,668. There will be a $12,500 cash match obtained from collected
participant fees to offset these costs. We anticipate that there will be medical costs that are not
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covered by insurance for the participants in the amount of$12,500. Additionally, we project
treatment costs including evaluations that will not be covered by insurance for $23,469. We
also anticipate that there will be approximately $5,000 in transportation costs and $5,000 for
incentives for participants in the first year. We believe that we would be able to fundraise cash
to pay for these services and seek in-kind donations from local businesses for the incentives.
We also hope to partner with Montana State University for an Evaluator, which would be in-
kind funds for the first two years.
Space: We anticipate the BVTC Coordinator will share the same office space in the Municipal
Court space already allotted and paid for by City of Bozeman's lease with the County.
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A. Personnel and Fringe Benefits
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Veteran Court Coordinator Salary&Fringe- 1.0 FTE $57,644
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Meals $46/day x 8 $2,208
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Ground $30/day x 8 $240
transportation people
Other Training Travel/Per 750.00 x 5 $3,750
for Team Diem/Hotel people
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TOTAL $22,198
C. Equipment
Item Computation Cost
Smart Phone and Contract $50 x 12 months $600
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Office Space $100/month X 12 months $1,200*
TOTAL $1,200
F. Other Costs
Item Cost
County Pre-Trial Services: Drug and alcohol tests and SCRAM $17,918
Cash Match from collected participant fees $15,000*
Medical Services (not covered by Ins) $12,500
Treatment Providers (not covered by Ins) $16,369
Transportation $5,000*
Incentives $5,000*
Evaluator $10,000*
TOTAL CONTRACT COSTS $81,787
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Category Federal Local Total -
Personnel $57,644 $12,528 $70,172
Travel $22,198 $0 $22,198
Equipment $5,600 $0 $5,600
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position will be a city position. The position will handle the traditional coordinator
responsibilities, grant administration,and the caseload of BVTC clients. A local in kind match
is being provided for the salaries and benefits of many members of the BVTC team,including
5% time of the deputy city attorney assigned to BVTC Court, and 10 hours per month for the
defense attorney.
Travel: In the second year of the grant, funds are included for the team to attend the National
Association of Drug Court Professional Annual Conference.Projected airfare from Bozeman is
$1,000 per person,times eight team members for a total of$8,000. We project the cost of hotel
rooms at $200 per night including taxes for 5 nights,for eight people for a total of$8,000. The
out-of-state per diem for Montana is $46 per day, multiplied by 6 days for 8 people, totaling
$2,208. Finally, we project ground transportation costs at $30 per person for round trip to and
from an airport for eight people for a total of$240. Additionally,we project the need for general
training involving local travel for mileage/airfare x 5 for a total of$3,750.
Equipment: We request funding for equipment for the phone for the Coordinator for all three
years. We believe it should be roughly$600/year. The BVTC will also need to purchase Drug
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Other Costs: We project other costs that we may have in the second year to include Drug
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participant reaches the maximum number of participants. There will be a $15,000 cash match
obtained from collected participant fees to offset these costs. We anticipate that there will be
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medical costs that are not covered by insurance for the participants for $12,500. Additionally,
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$14,369. We also anticipate that there will be approximately $5,000 in transportation costs for
participants in the second year. We also anticipate that there will be approximately $5,000 for
incentives for participants in the second year. We believe that we would be able to fundraise
cash to pay for these services but will also seek in-kind donations from local businesses for the
incentives. We hope to partner with Montana State University for an Evaluator, which would
be in-kind funds for the first two years.
Space: We anticipate the BVTC Coordinator will share the same office space in the Municipal
Court space already allotted and paid for by City of Bozeman's lease with the County.
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Name/Position Computation Cost
Veteran Court Coordinator Salary & fringe - 1.0 FTE $60,871
Veteran Court Prosecutor 5%time x $101,760 annual $5,088*
Veteran Court Defense Counsel 10 hours/month x $62/hr $7,440*
TOTAL $73,399
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Other Training Travel/Per 500.00 x 5 2,500
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TOTAL $20,948
C. Equipment
Item Computation Cost
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Office supplies and printed materials $100/month x 12 months $1,200
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Office Space $100/month X 12 months $1,200*
TOTAL $1,200
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Name of Consultant Service Provided Computation Cost
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TOTAL $10,000
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Item Location Computation Cost
Meals Bozeman,MT 4 trips/year x 2 days x $344
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$152/night hotel
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Transportation $5,000*
Incentives $5,000*
TOTAL CONTRACT COSTS $56,149
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Category Federal Local Total
Persornel $57,644 $15,755 $73,399
Travel $20,948 $0 $20,948
Equipment $5,600 $0 $5,600
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Other Costs $31,149 $25,000 $56,149
TOTAL PROJECT $133,142 $38,728 $171,870
COSTS
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Travel: In the third year of the grant, funds are included for the team to attend the National
Association of Drug Court Professional Annual Conference. Projected airfare from Bozeman is
$1,000 per person,times eight team members for a total of$8,000. We project the cost of hotel
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training involving local travel for mileage/airfare x 5 for a total of$2,500.
Equipment: We anticipate that we will continue to need the cell phone and software during
the third year of the grant.
Supplies: We are requesting $100/month for office supplies (pens, copy paper, staples, etc.),
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The total for the third year would be $1,200.
Consultants: We believe that during the first two years of operation of the BVTC, we will
partner with Montana State University for evaluation of our program. However, by the third
year of operation it will be necessary to have a more in depth evaluation of the program.
Therefore, Dr. Cary Heck, Ph.D. may be selected as the evaluator for the BVTC and the
expanded treatment continuum. Dr. Heck will analyze DCCM program data, make quarterly
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conduct focus groups,and prepare write biannual reports.His fees are$10,000 for four quarterly
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covered by insurance for the participants for$7,500. Additionally, we project treatment costs
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year. We believe that we would be able to fundraise cash to pay for these services and will seek
in-kind donations from local businesses for the incentives.
Space: We anticipate the BVTC Coordinator will share the same office space in the Municipal
Court space already allotted and paid for by City of Bozeman's lease with the County.
The total budget expenditure for the third year of this project is projected at $171,870
with $133,142 requested in federal funds, an in-kind match of$38,728.
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Goal#1 -Maintain coordination among agencies involved in the development,
implementation and maintenance of the Veteran Treatment Court program.
Objectives Activities, Timeframes, Responsible
Person/Agency
1.1 —Hire a full-time Veterans Treatment -Recruit for and advertise the position,screen
Court Coordinator candidates, interview and select top candidate.
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1.2—Establish Steering Committee and gain -Discuss, agree and approach potential
contact with other persons/entities,which steering committee members and other
would be beneficial to the BVTC. persons/entities that would benefit the
Veterans Treatment Court and what role
he/she would play.
Timeframe: Ongoing
Responsibility: BVTC Judge and Team
1.3 — Recruit Steering Committee during the - Insure that all team members and steering
implementation process committee receive updated communication
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1.4—Review NADCP Standards and the 10 - Obtain information from team members,
Key Components,with team members on reference the NADCP Standards and the 10
recommendations for eligibility criteria,phase Key Components to begin drafting the policy
length and content and Policies and Protocols, manual and participant handbook.
generally.
Timeframe: Done and review will be ongoing
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other types of potential support opportunities sources for monetary funding and other
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Responsibility: BVTC Team
1.6—Create and Draft Policy and Protocol -Distribute copies of draft manual to the
Manual for the Veterans Treatment Court Veterans Treatment Court team members.
Timeframe: To be completed by 8/30/2017
after 2017 Veterans Court Planning Initiative
Training currently schedule for beginning of
August 2017,review semi-annually
Responsibility: BVTC Team
1.7—Create and Draft Participant's -Distribute copies of draft manual to the
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August 2017
Responsibility: BVTC Team
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and Participant's Handbook
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Responsibility: BVTC Team
1.9—Develop a comprehensive, sustainability -Provide evaluation results for the Veterans
funding strategy to include potential Treatment Court to show that the basic
government and private sources at the concept is viable and cost effective.
Federal, State,Tribal and Local Levels Incorporate a fee schedule
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Responsibility: Judge,Evaluator,Team
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Court Team Members and Steering Planning Initiative
Committee Members
Timeframe: August 9-11, 2017 - Scheduled
Enroll and attend the Statewide Adult Drug Court
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Responsibility: Judge and BVTC Team
Goal 92 —Finalize Documents necessary to Implement the Veterans Treatment Court
Processes
Objectives Activities Timeframes Responsible Person/Agency
2.1 —Review policies and - Send application including all attachments to all
documents. Determine what is members of the BVTC team and steering committee.
missing and identify additional Request that they review the entire document. Make
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the implementation of the BVTC missing.
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2.2—Send draft of Policy and -Team members assigned the responsibility for
Protocol Manual out to the Steering developing the draft of the Policy and Protocol Manual
Committee and the BVTC Team for will distribute drafts to all steering committee
review and finalization. members and BVTC team to receive feedback,make
changes and re-send to everyone for final review.
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Steering Committee and BVTC Steering Committee and BVTC Team members to r
members to finalize all policies and meet and review all policies and documents in
documents needed to implement the preparation for implementation of drug court docket.
Veteran Treatment Court process.
Timeframe: To be completed by 8/30/2017 after 2017
Veterans Court Planning Initiative Training currently
schedule for beginning of August 2017
Responsibility: BVTC.fudge and Team Members
2.4—Establish Mentor program for -Find a community member that wants to be the
BVTC Mentor Coordinator; get coordinator trained
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District
Objectives Activities, Timeframes, Responsible Person/A eg_nc . a
3.1 —Prepare a press package -Collect research information. Draft press release,
regarding the BVTC model, research develop press packet. Develop talking points for radio
on effectiveness and specific spots.
information regarding the BVTC
process
Timeframe: Schedule press release at least 30 days
prior to initiation of docket.
Responsibility: BVTC Coordinator
3.2—Invite all stakeholders to the -Develop an invitation list(start with the partners
press conference, including the bar mentioned in the grant application) and Steering
association, defense attorneys and Committee and invite them to the press conference,
Steering Committee to introduce also provide them with a press package. Invite them to
them to the media and reinforce attend a BVTC session at some time in the future and .i
when the BVTC will start. introduce them to the media as BVTC partners.
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3.3 -Develop a tri-fold brochure that - Study brochures from other Veteran and Drug Courts,
explains the BVTC process for the draft a sample brochure for approval by the BVTC
general public team members.
Timeframe: December 31, 2017
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3.4—Prepare a power point -Explain the Veterans Treatment Court process.
presentation that outlines what a Provide current statistics from other treatment courts.
Veterans Treatment Court is for Give presentations to key collaborating agencies and
ongoing community support and community members. Develop information fact sheets
education that review information from other Veteran Treatment
Courts.
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Timeframe: Ongoing
Responsibility: BVTC Coordinator and Statewide
Drug Court Coordinator
3.5---Develop additional -Expand stakeholders for the BVTC to include
relationships and outside resources business community, education, public health
to enhance the participants' progress communities, faith base communities, day care
and well-being. providers,medical and dental communities and
vocational and job training placements agencies.
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Objectives Activities,Timeframes, Responsible Person
4.1 —BVTC Team to identify -Initiate the BVTC implementation plan, schedule
participants and obtain the necessary date for the first orientation docket.
waivers. documents and contract.
Timeframe: October 1, 2017
Responsibility: BVTC Judge and Team
4.2—Strive to meet capacity of -Actively identify and recruit offenders within the
participants as shown in the program target population and evaluate the participant
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that the capacity of 25 participants is maintained.
Timeframe: Quarterly—8 participants by
12/31/2017; 12 participants by 03/31/2018; 18
participants by 6/30/2018; 25 participants by
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Healthcare Integration, Sustainment, compliance with established goals, objectives,
and Plan for Collecting the Data policies,procedures and adherence to the Ten Key
Required for this Solicitation's Components and the NADCP Standards. Program
Performance Measures evaluation will be on-going and involves the
collection of data against key demographic variables
which are reviewed by the BVTC Team every
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Additionally, a peer review of the BVTC Standards
will occur approximately 12 months after
implementation of the Veterans Treatment Court by
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MEMORANDUM OF UNI)ERST.ANDJNG
This agreement signifies the commitment of the City of Bozeman Municipal Count and the VA 1
Montana Health Cate System to form'a PARTNERSHIP with the intent of establishing a
Veteran's Court to operate within the City of Bozeman:For the Veterans in need of these services y
from Gallatin County courts and the surrounding counties courts,
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Municipal Court recognizes the need for a Veteran's Court
and is committed to working to lay the ground work to establish the Veteran's Court; and 1
WHEREAS, the VA Montana Health Care System recognizes the need for a Veteran's Court to
establish services for our Veteran population within Gallatin County and surrounding counties;
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WHEREAS,each partner will dedicate their time as needed and practical without expectation of
compensation in the support of the development of the Veteran's Court; and
WHEREAS, each partner will work towards the development of the program by assisting with
the research,development and review of the grant application;development of necessary policies
and procedures,handbooks, forms for the operation of the Veteran's Court; and
WHEREAS,each partner will attend necessary trainings in the creation of the program; and.
THEREFORE, as a participating partner in the development of the City of Bozeman's
Veteran's Court, you are willing to dedicate your time, knowledge and professional expertise
without compensation in the development of this program,
This Memorandum of Understanding does not in any way require a commitment of services
offered by your program to the Veteran's Court or future participants of the Veteran's Court
without the development of a contractual agreement.
This agreement covers the period of January 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017, This
agreement may be amended, modified or tenninated upon 30 days written notification by either
party involved without expectation of explanation for the cause of the termination.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court and
the VA Montana Health "are System do hereby approve this document.
J. ColIe Jl Herrin tan Judge Date
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Kathy . . 01-gcr Date
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TIM agreement si "ni tes tl e commitment of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court and
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establishing a Veteran's Court to aj)cratc within the City of Bozeman for the veterans in need of
these services from Gallatin County courts and the surrounding counties courts.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Municipal Court recognizes the need for a Veteran's Court
and is committed to working to lay the ground work to establish the Veteran's Court: and
WHEREAS, /V U . yr }' recogiiize5 the need for a Veteran's
Court to establish services for our veteran populakion within Gallatin County and surrounding
counties; and
WHEREAS, each partner will dedicate their time as needed and practical without expectation of
compensation in the support of the development of the Veteran's Court;and
WHEREAS, each partner will work towards the development of the program by assisting with
the research,development and review of the grant application;development of necessary policies
and procedures,handbooks,forms for the operation of the Veteran Court;and
WHEREAS,each partner will attend necessary trainings in the creation of the program; and
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THEREFORE, as a participating partner in the development of the City of Bozeman's Veteran
Court, you are willing to dedicate your time, knowledge and professional expertise without }!
compensation in the development of this program.
This Memorandum of Understanding does not in any way requires a commitment of services
offered by your program to the Veteran's Court or future participants of the Veteran's Court
without the development of a contractual agreement.
This agreement covers the period of January 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017. This
agreement may be amended, modified or terminated upon 30 days written notification by either
party involved without expectation of explanation for the cause of the termination.
We, the indersigne( is au harize l representatives of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court;and
r do hereby approve this document.
J. Coll en l.erruit tat edge
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This grrecfnent si 11fics 01 conlaminem of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court and the
` fi�� uq �ai5to form a PARTNERSHIP with the intent of
establishing a Veto,;rail's Court to operate within the City of Bozeman for the veterans in need of
these services from Gallatin County courts and the surrounding counties courts.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Municipal Court recognizes the need for a Veteran's Court
and is committed to working to lay the ground work to establish the Veteran's Court: and
WHEREAS, f�� ettl C�/U/ eeognizes the need for a Veteran's
Court to establish services for our ,eteraii population within Gallatin County and surrounding
counties; and
WHEREAS, each partner will dedicate their time as needed and practical without expectation of s
compensation in the support of the development of the Veteran's Court; and
WHEREAS, each partner will work towards the development of the program by assisting with
the research, development and review of the grant application; development of necessary policies
and procedures,handbooks, forms for the operation of the Veteran Court; and
WHEREAS,each partner will attend necessary trainings in the creation of the program; and
THEREFORE, as a participating partner in the development of the City of Bozeman's Veteran
Court, you are willing to dedicate your time, knowledge and professional expertise without
compensation in the development of this program.
This Memorandum of Understanding does. not in any way requires a commitment of services
offered by your program to the Veteran's Court or future participants of the Veteran's Court
without the development of a contractual agreement.
This agreement covers the period of January 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017. This
agreement may be amended, modified or terminated upon 30 days written notification by either
party involved without expectation of explanation for the cause of the termination.
We, the un ersi,led, s auJlOdZ A representatives of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court; and
�l i raxS do hereby approve this document,
J. Col n 1-1 arrington fJ� ib
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establishing a Veteran's Court to operate within the City of Bozeman for the veterans in need of
these services from Gallatin County courts and the surrounding counties courts.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Municipal Court recognizes the need for a Veteran's Court
and is committed to working to lay the ground work to establish the Veteran's Court: and
WHEREAS, 13`Ztly-4,/ (eC_<<6 d t:W7",1,1C-A11_. recognizes the need for a Veteran's
Court to establish services for our veteran population within Gallatin County and surrounding
counties; and
WHEREAS, each partner will dedicate their time as needed and practical without expectation of
compensation in the support of the development of the Veteran's Court; and
WHEREAS, each partner will work towards the development of the program by assisting with
the research, development and review of the grant application; development of necessary policies
and procedures, handbooks, forms for the operation of the Veteran Court; and
WHEREAS,each partner will attend necessary trainings in the creation of the program; and
THEREFORE, as a participating partner in the development of the City of Bozeman's Veteran
Court, you are willing to dedicate your time, knowledge and professional expertise without
compensation in the development of this program, f'
This Memorandum of Understanding does not in any way requires a commitment of services
offered by your program to the Veteran's Court or future participants of the Veteran's Court
without the development of a contractual agreement.
This agreement covers the period of January 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017. This
agreement may be amended, modified or terminated upon 30 days written notification by either
party involved without expectation of explanation for the cause of the termination.
We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court; and
°��M�}r/ 4 L I ct; _06-PA(Z-T 1heN7— do hereby approve this document.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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establ king a Vetera is Court to operate within the City of Bozeman for the veterans in need of t
these services from Gallatin County courts and the surrounding counties courts.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Municipal Court recognizes the need for a Veteran's Court
and is committed to working to lay the ground work to establish the Veteran's Court: and
WHEREAS - 0#M(- _—recognizes the need for a Veteran's
Court to establish seP)iccs for our veteran population within Gallatin County and surrounding
counties; and r
WHEREAS, each partner will dedicate their time as needed and practical without expectation of
compensation in the support of the development of the Veteran's Court; and
WHEREAS, each partner will work towards the development of the program by assisting with
the research, development and review of the grant application; development of necessary policies
and procedures, handbooks, forms for the operation of the Veteran Court; and
WHEREAS,each partner will attend necessary trainings in the creation of the program; and
THEREFORE, as a participating partner in the development of the City of Bozeman's Veteran
Court, you are willing to dedicate your time, knowledge and professional expertise without
compensation in the development of this program.
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This Memorandum of Understanding does not in any way requires a commitment of services
offered by your program to the Veteran's Court or future participants of the Veteran's Court
without the development of a contractual agreement.
This agreement covers the period of January 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017. This
agreement may be amended, modified or terminated upon 30 days written notification by either
party involved without expectation of explanation for the cause of the termination.
We, tl e undersigned, as a t torized representatives of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court; and
G do hereby approve this document.
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T'Fagreement nsigm I 1 e commitment of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court and the
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establishing a Veteran's Court to operate within the City of Bozeman for the veterans in need of
these services from Gallatin County courts and the surrounding counties courts.
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WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Municipal Court recognizes the need for a Veteran's Court
and is committed to working to lay the ground work to establish the Veteran's Court: and
WHEREAS, "4A yW ' ` recognizes the need for a Veteran's
Court to establish services for our veteran population within Gallatin County and surrounding
counties; and
WHEREAS, each partner will dedicate their time as needed and practical without expectation of
compensation in the support of the development of the Veteran's Court; and
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WHEREAS, each partner will work towards the development of the program by assisting with
the research, development and review of the grant application; development of necessary policies
and procedures,.handbooks, forms for the operation of the Veteran Court; and
WHEREAS, each partner will attend necessary trainings in the creation of the program; and
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THEREFORE, as a participating partner in the development of the City of Bozeman's Veteran
Court, you are willing to dedicate your time, knowledge and professional expertise without
compensation in the development of this program.
This Memorandum of Understanding does not in any way requires a commitment of services
offered by your program to the Veteran's Court or future participants of the Veteran's Court i
without the development of a contractual agreement.
This agreement covers the period of January 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017. This
agreement may be amended, modified or terminated upon 30 days written notification by either
party involved without expectation of explanation for the cause of the termination. 3
We,tlie�under," A as aL1fl10riZ0d representatives of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court; and
do hereby approve this document.
J. Cogeeu errington Ju ,e Date
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This agreement sigilifics the commitment of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court and the
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establishing a Veteran's Court to operate within the City of Bozeman for the veterans in need of
these services from Gallatin County courts and the surrounding counties courts.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Municipal Court recognizes the need for a Veteran's Court
and is committed to working to lay the ground work to establish the Veteran's Court: and
WHEREAS, t[A 19 0 J T�A V {�G�� il,( � � 11W1 _recognizes the need for a Veteran's
Court to establish services for our veteran population within Gallatin County and surrounding
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compensation in the support of the development of the Veteran's Court; and
WHEREAS, each partner will work towards the development of the program by assisting with
the research,development and review of the grant application; development of necessary policies
and procedures, handbooks, forms for the operation of the Veteran Court; and
WHEREAS,each partner will attend necessary trainings in the creation of the program; and
THEREFORE, as a participating partner in the development of the City of Bozeman's Veteran
Court, you are willing to dedicate your time, knowledge and professional expertise without
compensation in the development of this program.
This Memorandum of Understanding does not in any way requires a commitment of services
offered by your program to the Veteran's Court or future participants of the Veteran's Court
without the development of a contractual agreement.
This agreement covers the period of January 1, 2017 through December 30, 2017• This
agreement may be amended, modified or terminated upon 30 days written notification by either
party involved without expectation of explanation for the cause of the termination.
.We, the undersigned, as authorized representatives of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court; and
M LNT L. J- — -[-L� do hereby approve this document.
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ATTACHMENT#3 BJA 2017-11320
CITY OF BOZEMAN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT
STATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AGENCY DIRECTOR
LETTER OF SUPPORT
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Addictive&Mental Disorders Division♦ 100 N.Park,Ste 300/P.O.Box 202905 Helena,MT 59620-2905 i
Voice:406-444-3964♦Fax:406-444-4435 4 www,dphhs/amdd
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Steve Bullock,Governor l
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs
810 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531
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Dear Ms. Trautman,
As Montana's Single State Authority, I am pleased to endorse Bozeman Municipal Court's endeavor
to apply for the Department of Justice Adult Court Discretionary Grant.
The Bozeman Municipal Court seeks to implement a Veterans Treatment Court to enhance services
provided to nonviolent offenders with successful rehabilitation from the use of drugs and/or alcohol
through use of evidence-based practices.The Bozeman Municipal Court has been preparing for y
implementing a Veterans Treatment Court by being one of twenty five courts selected for the 2017
Veteran Court Planning Initiative. The intent will be to serve veterans with a substance and mental
health disorder who reside in Gallatin County and who have been charged with a misdemeanor
related to drug/alcohol addiction. The need for a Veteran Treatment Court is critical in Southwest
Montana as there are currently no Veteran Treatment Courts available in this region of Montana.
The highest percentage of veteran population per capita resides in southwest Montana,which
encompasses Bozeman and Gallatin County. Additionally, Montana State University, located in
Bozeman, is ranked one of the top colleges in the nation for veterans and a high number of veterans
are enrolled in MSU.
The proposed strategies through this grant application directly align with the Montana Substance
Abuse Prevention and Treatment goals and strategies, particularly for the vulnerable veteran
population. Thank you for your time and consideration of funding this high priority project.
Sincerely,
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Chief, Chemical Dependency Bureau
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ATTACHMENT#4 BJA 2017-11320
CITY OF BOZEMAN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT
MONTANA SUPREME COURT, CHIEF JUSTICE
LETTER OF SUPPORT
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MIKE McGRATH JUSTICE BUILDING
CHIEFJUSTICE 215 NORTH SANDERS ?.
Po Box 203001
E' HELENA,,VONTANA 59620-300I
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February 22, 2017
BJA Director Tracey Trautman
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs
810 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531
Dear Director Trautman and Members of the Review Committee:
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I would like to take this opportunity to urge your strong consideration of the Municipal
Court of Bozeman Montana for funding under the Adult Drug Court Discretionary x
Program to implement a Veterans Treatment Court Type B. This jurisdiction represents
the State's fourth largest city with more than 43,000 residents and is the county seat for
Gallatin County which has approximately 100,000 residents.
This new Veterans Treatment Court will draw participants from urban, suburban,tribal,
and non-tribal areas throughout the County and beyond.
This court is committed to implementing a drug court based on the NADCP Adult Drug
Court Best Practices Vol. I and 11 which will also be monitored by the Office of the Court
Administrator through a peer review process.
The Montana Judicial Branch is deeply committed to creating and expanding drug courts
across the state and especially when it comes to our veterans. This implementation
funding from BJA will allow the Billings Municipal Court to better serve its community
and its substance using population. Please give this application and the associated review
strong consideration.
Sincerely,
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Chief Justice
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City of Bozeman Municipal Court does not have and is not proposed as a sub-
recipient under any pending applications submitted within the last 12 months for
federally—funded grants or cooperative agreements or for sub-awards under federal E
grants or cooperative agreements that request funding to support the same project being
proposed in this application to OJP and that would cover any identical cost items outlines
in the budget submitted as a part of this application.
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RESEARCH AND EVALUATION INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRITY
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EVAULATION INTEGRITY AND INDEPENDENCE
Upon funding,the BVTC will collaborate with Montana State University(MSU)
to provide support for evaluation and reporting requirements. MSU is an independent
entity and the City of Bozeman requires annual conflicts of interest checks for all
employees. Therefore, the BVTC does not believe there will be any conflicts of interests
that may threaten the integrity of the grant or any associated evaluation activities. All k
parties will strive to make sure there is integrity and independence in the evaluation
process of the BVTC.
BVTC does not anticipate engaging in any research associated with funding under
this solicitation,
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ATTACHMENT 47 BJA 2017-11320
CITY OF BOZEMAN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT
ADDITIONAL LETTERS OF SUPPORT
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MONTANA
STATE UNIVERSITY
February 21,2017
Bureau of Justice Assistance
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R.I'-;: Letter of'Recommendation
Dear RUI-CaLl of Justice Assistance Professionals,
I support Bozeman Municipals Courts request for funding to create a Veteran Court in.Bozeman
Montana,
As the Director ot-Veteran Smices at Montana State Universitv. we are excited about the
possibilitythat Bo7enlan Municipal Court will be awarded a Bureau Of Justice Assistance grant
to start a Veteran's Court progi-aill. I know firorn other veteran providers that these courts are of
great benefit to the veteran:; that have ervcd our country, They have unique needs and issues
that can be addressed in a variety of ways.
?As we till know,there are rnan\ veterans suffering with post-trauniatic stress disorder JITSD),
sexual aS.SaLlIt. traumatic brain Injuries and other service-Connected disabilities find themselves
involved in the:criminal justice system. W'c also know!that veterans do not naturally reach out
and ask for hell). Having a Veteran's Court.in Bozeman will allow the iustice system to identify
and respond to veterans in need of help.
Our crinlinat,justice system when involving veterans Should have the opportunity to allow
veterans,to receive assistance to combat the underlying motivators such as PTSD, sexual assault.
traumatic brain injuries and other service connected disabilities. They also deserve the.
Opportunity to do so in all environment that builds upon their self-respect, dignity and honor.
renda York, Direct 11
Veteran Services
Montana State 1-hiiversity
Disabillty,Re-entry
and Veteran Services
180 Strand Union Building
PO,Box 173960
Bozeman.MT 59717-3960
let (406)99d-2824
Fax (406)994-3943
TtY (406)994 6701
JON TESTER S(N'11 t I tWit fit 5 i I'
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10VI:Pul-JENITAL AFFAIRS
Febl-Liary 6, 2017
Tracey Trautman, Director
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs
8 10 Seventh Street. NW
Washington. DC 20531
Deal-Director Trautman:
I write in support of(lie Bozeman Municipal Veterans' Treatment Court's application for
a Bureau of'Justice Assistance grant to start veterans' treatment court in Gallatin Count)'. This
grant will build on their recently awarded 2017 Justice for Vets Training Initiative ra Pro rn
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funding which helped establish a training to prepare their treatment team to begin the Vet Court.
Their court team has been working together to establish a treatment team and develop a
strategic plan, standards, and policy manuals. They are very excited and have great mornenturn
behind them. Also, they are working to incorporate Montana State University students and staff iF
as evaluators.
Southwest Montana has one of the largest veterans populations in the state. Montana has
the second largest per capita.veteran population in the country, second only to
Alaska. Montana's veterans total eleven percent of the entire state's population and Southwest
Montana has one of the largest veterans populations in the slate. A treatment court in the region
could help honor our commitment to our nation's veterans and ensure they have the resources
they need to thrive. Other veterans' ti-catnicnt courts in Montana have proved to be successful in
helping veterans get back on their feet.
Thank you for your attention to this application. If I can provide ally additional
information, do not hesitate to contact me. Please inform my office of the eventual decision on
this application.
Sincerely,
Jon Tester
United States Senator
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STEVE DAINES
MONTANA APPROPRIATIONS
COMMERCE,SCIENCE AND
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WASHINGTON,DC 20510 ENERGY AND NATURAL
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INDIAN AFFAIRS
February 14,2017
Tracey Trautman, Acting Director
Bureau of Justice Assistance
U.S. Department of Justice
8 10 Seventh Street,NW
Washingt
on,DC 205'1
Dear Ms. Trautman:
I write to you in support of the Bozeman Municipal CoUrCs application for the Bureau of Justice
Assistance grant for a Veteran's Treatment Court.
Veterans in Montana make up a total of I I%of the population,which is per capita,the second
highest percentage of all 50 states. With such a large veteran population, having a Veteran's
Treatment Court will positively benefit Gallatin County and Montana as a whole.
As you know,Veterans Treatment Courts help veterans who may have mental health problems
as a result of their military service,by keeping them out of the traditional justice system,and
instead giving them treatment options and tools for coping with their problems. These courts
have become an integral part of many community justice systems across the country.
Furthermore,they are valued partners of many local VA healthcare facilities and veterans'
service organizations.
If successful,funding will be used for the implementation phase for the Bozeman Municipal
Veterans' Court. The progr
am will provide veterans involved in the criminal justice program
with treatment and accountability.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If I can answer any questions or provide you with
any information,please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Sincerely,
Steve Daines
United States Senator
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Brian M. Gootkin
Sheriff
Dan Springer
Undersheriff
Warren Hiebert
Chaplain
February 21, 2017 615 South 16th
Bozeman, Montana 59715
(406)582-2100 1'
FAX(406)582-2126
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to you in support of the City of Bozeman in establishing a Veterans
J
Court. Often times our Veterans are charged with crimes who are struggling with
addiction, mental illness or co-occurring disorders when they encounter the criminal
justice system.
Utilizing a successful drug court model, participants come before judges on a regular
basis and receive support and guidance from veteran mentors, and are supervised by
specialized individuals who can assist them in getting the treatment and support from
the Veterans Administration who can address underlying problems often associated
with post-traumatic stress disorders.
I urge you to support the Veterans Court. If you should have any questions or
comments please contact me at 406-582-2125.
Thank you,
Brian M. Goot in, S riff _
Gallatin County
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