Funds derived from a deferral program or a pre-trial diversion program may be disbursed, without appropriation, by approval from the county fiscal body or the county executive pursuant to I.C. 33-37-8-6 for one or more of the following purposes:
(A) Personnel expenses related to the operation of the program;
(B) Special training for:
(1) A prosecuting attorney;
(2) A deputy prosecuting attorney;
(3) Prosecutor’s office support staff personnel; or
(4) A law enforcement officer.
(C) Employment of a deputy prosecutor or prosecutorial support staff;
(D) Victim’s assistance;
(E) Electronic legal research;
(F) Office equipment, including computers, computer software, communication devices, office machinery, furnishings and office supplies;
(G) Expenses of a criminal investigation and prosecution;
(H) An activity or program operated by the prosecuting attorney that is intended to reduce or prevent criminal activity, including but not limited to:
(1) Substance abuse;
(2) Child abuse;
(3) Domestic abuse;
(4) Operating while intoxicated; and
(5) Juvenile delinquency.
(I) Any other purpose that benefits the office of the prosecuting attorney or law enforcement that is agreed upon by the county fiscal body and the prosecuting attorney that includes, but is not limited to, mental health and animal control.
(Ord. 2011-6-20, passed 6-20-2011; Ord. 2015-5-4, passed 5-4-2015)