Cole County Commission discusses funding for victim advocates after federal cuts
ABC 17 News Team
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Cole County Commission is trying to figure out how to pay for victims’ advocates.
Right now, the county pays about $27,000 for two advocates and the rest is paid for by a federal grant.
County Prosecutor Locke Thompson says cuts at the federal level means less money in Missouri for those jobs. He’s asking the county to take on the full cost of those spots, which could be more than $100,000 Crime victim notifications and rights are a mandated function of Missouri courts.
Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman said Cole County will decide what to do during budget discussions in the fall.