Alternative Sentencing and Evaluation Services

The County of Fresno has awarded a contract for alternative sentencing and evaluation services to two vendors: Assessment, Training and Research Associates and Early Intervention Services. The contract involves providing individual case referrals, client interviews, written reports, and transportation to recommended programs. The vendors must maintain records in Microsoft Excel format and provide them to the Public Defender's Office upon request. The contract aims to provide alternative sentencing options for clients. Key aspects of the contract include: • Providing alternative sentencing and evaluation services to clients referred by the Public Defender's Office • Conducting client interviews and providing written reports in Microsoft Word format • Maintaining records in Microsoft Excel format and providing them to the Public Defender's Office upon request • Transporting clients to recommended programs as necessary • Meeting timelines set by the court and reasonable deadlines set by the defense attorney or social worker.