Jail re-entry program expands with $600,000 for medication-assisted treatment
Sutter County
Summary
Sutter County's program helping people leaving jail get health care and support was recognized nationally and statewide as a model. Staff say it's improving outcomes and public safety by coordinating eight departments and partners.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Program costs are largely state-funded; Supervisor Ziegenmeyer urged the state to maintain funding given the demonstrated results.
People leaving county custody, plus the whole community through better reentry outcomes and public safety.
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Session — July 14, 2026
The CalAIM Justice Involved program has served about 1,879 jail clients since April 2025 with a recidivism rate of roughly 25%, versus the typical 40-50%. The final round of state funding will add medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Session — March 10, 2026
Sutter County's program helping people leaving jail get health care and support was recognized nationally and statewide as a model. Staff say it's improving outcomes and public safety by coordinating eight departments and partners.
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