Seminole County to Apply for $3 Million in Federal Justice Grants

Original title: Request Board approval to submit two (2) grant applications to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the FY 2025 Adult Treatment Court Site-Based Grants. The applications will request up to $1,500,000 to support the Seminole County Adult Drug Court Program and up to $1,500,000 to establish a new Family Treatment Court. Additionally, authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all necessary grant documents. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/ Resource Management Director)

August 12, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the county to seek $3 million in federal funding to expand or maintain court-supervised treatment programs for residents involved in the justice system.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Seminole County Adult Drug Court Program participants

The program is eligible for $1.5 million in federal funding to support its operations.

Family Treatment Court participants

A new court program is being established with a requested $1.5 million in federal funding.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 12, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

The Board of County Commissioners is the primary legislative and executive body for Seminole County. context
Treatment courts are specialized dockets that provide intensive judicial supervision and treatment services as an alternative to traditional criminal justice processing. context

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners approved the submission of two grant applications to the U.S. Department of Justice to fund local treatment court programs. If awarded, the county will receive up to $3 million total to support the existing Adult Drug Court and create a new Family Treatment Court.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This action authorizes the county to seek $3 million in federal funding to expand or maintain court-supervised treatment programs for residents involved in the justice system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these grants for?

The grants are for the FY 2025 , which fund programs that provide court-supervised treatment as an alternative to traditional justice system processing.

How much money is the county asking for?

The county is requesting up to $1.5 million for the Adult Drug Court and up to $1.5 million for a new Family Treatment Court, totaling $3 million.