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Weld County Commissioners GREELEY. COLO.
Weld County Courthouse
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Commissioners:
For your information attached is a copy of a letter
sent to Dr. Orlando Martinez, State Director of Youth
Services, regarding the need for Youth Detention Facility,
from Commissioner Lloyd.
Sincerely,
Arlen Stokes,
Administrator For the Board
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James D.Lloyd June 11 , 1984
District III 221-7003
Dr. Orlando Martinez, Director
Director of Youth Services
4255 South Knox Court
Denver, Colorado 80236
RE: Need for Youth Detention Facility, Northeast Quadrant,
State of Colorado
Dear Dr. Martinez:
The Larimer County Board of Commissioners has been reviewing the area of
placement of youth under the age of eighteen when secure custody has been
determined. During the summer of 1983, a task force was appointed by this
Board consisting of the Presiding Judge of the Eighth Judicial District, three
heads of law enforcement agencies, Director of Larimer County Social Services,
Director of Larimer County Youth Services, Chief Probation Officer of the Eighth
Judicial District, member of the District Attorney's Office and a member of the
Board of County Commissioners.
The task force implemented a detention screening process for a period of four
months. The date reflected approximately one hundred admissions to the
Larimer County Detention Center during this period. Considering this information,
it becomes apparent the Northeast Quadrant of our state is in need of a secure
youth-holding facility. This point is even more pronounced when the popula-
tion growth projections are considered.
We understand the great demands placed upon the Division of Youth Services.
However, a regional holding facility for the eight northeast counties would serve
your objectives as well as those of this jurisdiction. Please give this your earnest
attention.
Very truly yours,
James Lloyd
Chair
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