Sec. 6. A local or regional advisory council shall do the following:

(1) Review, evaluate, and make recommendations for local:

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-38-9.5-6

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(A) criminal justice systems and corrections programs;

(B) pretrial services;

(C) behavioral health treatment and recovery services;

(D) community corrections; and

(E) county jail and probation services.

(2) Promote state and local collaboration between the advisory council and the local or regional advisory council.

(3) Review and evaluate local jail overcrowding and recommend a range of possible overcrowding solutions.

(4) Compile reports regarding local criminal sentencing as directed by the advisory council.

(5) Establish committees to inform the work of the local or regional advisory council.

(6) Communicate with the advisory council in order to establish and implement best practices and to ensure consistent collection and reporting of data as requested by the advisory council.

(7) Oversee and manage grants awarded under IC 31-40-5 and IC 31-40-6, unless another local collaborative body in the county is tasked with overseeing the grant awarded.

(8) Prepare and submit an annual report to the advisory council not later than March 31 of each year.

As added by P.L.30-2021, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.101-2022, SEC.36.