Columbia County Awards Professional Services Contract to Vera Institute of Justice (April 2026)

The Columbia County Public Safety Committee approved an agreement with the Vera Institute of Justice to provide technical assistance and data analysis for a youth diversion program in partnership with the District Attorney's Office. The contract is terminable with 30 days' notice and includes an indemnification amendment. Vera Institute is granting $70,000 for the related pilot program.

Document date · April 14, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Terminable with 30 days' notice by any party

Renewal

Contract is terminable with 30 days' notice by any party. No automatic renewal. Amended to include County indemnification.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Columbia County Public Safety Committee Minutes 2026-04-14

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by Columbia County?

Vera Institute of Justice was awarded this professional services contract by Columbia County, as recorded on April 14, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Columbia County Public Safety Committee Minutes 2026-04-14 (Minutes), dated April 14, 2026 from Columbia County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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