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19. ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE FOR THE FY 2015 VICTIMS’ RIGHTS PROGRAM Approve the Agreement and acceptance of $284,200 in continued grant funding from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Victims’ Rights Program (VRP). The Award Agreement is A.G. # 2015-046. The term of this funding is July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. The Sheriff’s Office indirect cost rate for FY2015 is 15.7%. Unrecoverable indirect costs associated with this grant are estimated at $44,619.40. This funding provides for three, .61 FTE Justice System Clerk positions and one, .61 FTE Justice System Clerk Supervisor position, and three, 100% FTE Justice System Clerk positions and operating expenses. The Sheriff’s Office is mandated by Arizona Revised Statues Title 13, Chapter 40 (Crime Victim’s Rights) and Title 8, Chapter 3 (Victim Rights for Juvenile Offenses) requires victim notification upon a suspect's arrest, next court appearance, release from custody, post conviction/post adjudication release etc. These services are mandated by State Statues and must be performed whether or not grant funding is available. (C-50-15-020-G-00)

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