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Victim Witness program funding gap
Summary
The DA's Victim Witness program ran a $235,057 hole because the state was slow to reimburse, and the board retroactively covered it from the General Fund while pressing the state to pay up.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Up to $235,057 of General Fund money was tapped, offset later if the state pays.
✅Who benefits
Crime victims who rely on Victim Witness services keep getting help without interruption.
⚠️Who could be affected
Taxpayers front the cash until the state reimburses.
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