Pulaski County’s veterans treatment court continues to get statewide recognition. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush highlighted the progress of the state’s problem-solving courts during her annual State of the Judiciary address Wednesday.
Continue readingStarke County Reporting Positive Results with Pretrial Release Program, As It Expands to Entire State
An initiative that aims to keep non-violent individuals out of jail while awaiting trial is now in effect throughout Indiana. Indiana Criminal Rule 26 seeks to move the criminal justice system from a cash bond system to one based on risk, according to Starke County Prosecutor Leslie Baker.
Continue readingPulaski Council Members Hope to Curb Additional Appropriation Requests Next Year
The Pulaski County Council may be looking to crack down on additional appropriations in 2020. That’s when the council lets a department spend a certain amount of money beyond what’s in the budget.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Sign Letter of Continued Support for Pretrial Release Grant
The Pulaski County Commissioners are voicing their continued support for a pretrial release grant. They signed a letter of support for the grant funding on Monday, at the request of Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Award Construction Bid for Ambulance Garage Expansion
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to choose a builder for the expansion of the Winamac ambulance garage this morning. Three bids were received for the work, ranging from under $77,000 to more than $221,000. The low bid came from TM Construction of Winamac.
Continue readingPulaski County Looking to Problem-Solving Courts to Cut Recidivism Rate
Pulaski County has fewer and fewer people, but the county’s courts and probation office are only getting busier. Chief Probation Officer Chris Allen told the county council Monday that the number of people on probation has gone up over the past three years.
Continue readingJudges Discuss Potential Cost-Saving Opportunities with Pulaski County Council
As the Pulaski County Council continues exploring potential budget cuts, the county’s judges and chief probation officer had the chance to share their cost-saving ideas Monday. Circuit Court Judge Mary Welker told council members that there’s $50,000 in the commissioners’ budget for detention of children that she doesn’t think will be needed.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Application for Continuing Pretrial Release Funding
Pulaski County’s pretrial release program is seeking funding for another year. During last week’s joint county council and commissioners meeting, the commissioners agreed to let program officials apply for a renewal of the program’s 1006 grant from the Indiana Department of Correction.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners to Make BZA, Plan Commission, KIRPC Appointments
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners are expected to make appointments to various boards and commissions tonight. Appointments to the board of zoning appeals, advisory plan commission, and Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission will be discussed during tonight’s joint council and commissioners meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Considers Additional Secretary for Prosecutor’s Office
Pulaski County Prosecutor Dan Murphy says he needs more help to keep up with his increasing caseload. He reminded the county council last week that he’d asked for an additional secretary when preparing this year’s budget, but members denied the request.
Continue readingPulaski County Receives Indiana Department of Correction Grant for Pretrial Program
Pulaski County has been awarded nearly $56,000 from the Indiana Department of Correction, to help launch a pretrial release program. Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher told the county commissioners Monday that counties are required to have pretrial programs in place by 2020. Continue reading
Pulaski Superior Court Seeks Funding for Pretrial Release Program, Certified Interpreters
Pulaski County is looking for funding to help get some of the people awaiting trial out of the county jail. Last week, the county commissioners voted to allow Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher to apply for a grant from the Indiana Department of Correction to help launch a pretrial release program.
Starke County to Pilot Pretrial Release Program
Starke County is among the first to implement a change in pretrial release procedures recommended by the Indiana Supreme Court. It allows arrestees who do not pose a threat to public safety to be released from jail without bail or bond if they are not a flight risk or a danger to themselves or others. Continue reading
