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Exhibit "A" - Scope of Services St. Lucie County Pretrial Program will implement and provide Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) monitoring for pre-trial defendants in Indian River County. The primary responsibility of St. Lucie County Pretrial is to provide complete, accurate, non -adversarial information to the courts allowing for an informed decision regarding the offender's suitability for release into the community, pending final disposition of charges. On a weekly basis the F.S. 907.043 "CITIZENS RIGHT -TO -KNOW ACT" report will be filed with the Indian River County Clerk's office as required by law as well as the annual F.S. 907.043 "CITIZENS RIGHT -TO - KNOW ACT" report. In addition, a monthly Bed Day and potential cost savings (in lieu of county confinement) report will be submitted to the Indian River County Administrator showing the savings for that particular month. SLC Pretrial Supervision program will provide a full-time staff of two (2) to be located in Indian River and dedicated to the needs and services of Indian River thru September 30, 2022. The court has the authority under section 907.041, Florida Statutes, to release an arrested person on GPS/pretrial supervision if the facts and circumstances warrant such a release; and the Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.215 to administer the pre-trial release program described in this interlocal agreement. St. Lucie County Pretrial Program will be charged with the responsibility of providing adequate staff to ensure delivery of services consistent with the needs of the offender. Delivery of case management services will address the following components: • Attend First Appearance daily (365 Days per Year) per Court Administrative Order 2020-17. • Staff will meet with the defendant upon placement/release instructing him/her on the conditions of release ensuring a thorough understanding of same. During the interview process, it will be determined if the defendant may benefit from self -betterment programs such as substance abuse or mental health treatment, employment re-training and transportation needs. • Clear and accurate case notations will be maintained and recorded for all personal and telephonic contacts. A query of Clerk of Court computer system will be conducted for new arrests and arraignment dates. Offender will be notified prior to all upcoming court dates and will be required to report to the pretrial supervision office on a regular basis. • Staff will refer the defendants for urinalysis testing as directed by the court and may conduct random breath analysis for presence of alcohol. Alcohol testing may be conducted in the field. All new violations of law and non-compliance with program conditions will be reported to the court via a written affidavit and request for detention order. Staff will process all pertinent paperwork with the Clerk of the Court and Sheriff's Office.