Marion County Community Correction Advisory Board Meeting - June 18, 2026
Marion County Community Correction Advisory Board Meeting - June 18, 2026
The Marion County Community Correction Advisory Board convened on June 18, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. Chair Carlot Duffy presided over a meeting that included approval of prior meeting minutes, a juvenile community corrections grant transfer request, and an update from Executive Director Scott Holt on agency statistics, budget challenges, operational changes, and facility needs.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes: The board unanimously approved the minutes without corrections.
- Fiscal Year 2026 Juvenile Community Corrections Grant Transfer: The board approved a transfer of $4,800 from Series 300 (services) to cover electronic monitoring fees, and $500 from Series 100 (fringes) to Series 100 (personnel) to address a payroll shortage. This transfer was requested by Elsie and passed unanimously.
Discussion Items
- Agency Population Update: Executive Director Scott Holt reported that as of June 17, 2026, the agency supervised 2,064 individuals on sentenced home detention/electronic monitoring, 960 on pretrial electronic monitoring, and 148 at Duvall (work release), totaling approximately 3,000 individuals.
- Budget and State Grant Outlook: Holt noted that the state has not yet communicated the community corrections grant amount for fiscal year 2026. A statewide cut of $7 million is expected, similar to the previous year, which could mean a several-hundred-thousand-dollar cut for Marion County. He stated that a cut of up to $500,000 would not likely affect staffing or client services, but the agency would tighten other areas.
- Grant Administration Transfer: Holt announced that the Indiana Association of Community Corrections Counties voted to transfer administration of the community corrections grant from the Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). The DOC has agreed, and ICJI is in agreement. Holt expressed that this would result in a net gain for county programs, as a higher percentage of the $72 million appropriation would reach community corrections. The earliest effective date is July 1, 2027, and the change requires legislative approval. Board members raised concerns about documentation and training requirements associated with ICJI databases; Holt acknowledged the learning curve but emphasized the potential benefits.
- Empower Victim App with IMPD: Holt reported ongoing discussions with the Indianapolis Police Department to implement the Empower victim notification app. A step-by-step procedure is being finalized, and crime term will meet soon to align on the rollout. Chair Duffy praised the collaboration, noting the capability of IMPD's victim advocate team.
- Requiring Electronic Monitoring for All Duvall Residents: Holt stated that the agency will ask CrimTerm on June 22 to require all Duvall work release residents to wear electronic monitoring. Currently, about two-thirds already do, and the remaining one-third are not subject to the same supervision level as home detention clients. Holt argued this would increase supervision and streamline verification of overnight shifts. There will be no additional cost to residents or the agency budget. Questions were raised about GPS reliability inside the building and equipment maintenance; Holt explained that Duvall staff will be on site and Track Group can provide support.
- Facility Needs for Duvall: Holt mentioned that discussions are ongoing about using county option income tax funds for facility improvements. Chair Duffy advocated for prioritizing a new building for Duvall, emphasizing that "humans are living there" in conditions that need improvement. Holt confirmed that the agency will continue raising this issue during budget presentations.
Key Outcomes
- Approved: Juvenile community corrections grant transfer ($4,800 and $500) – unanimous.
- Approved: March 19, 2026 meeting minutes – unanimous.
- Upcoming Request: Scott Holt will formally ask CrimTerm on June 22, 2026, to require electronic monitoring for all Duvall residents.
- Next Meeting: Scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at T260.
Meeting Transcript
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