When Indiana was hit hard by the opioid epidemic, so was Decatur County. Since then,
Indiana, including Decatur County, has been doing its best to push back against the
opioid epidemic.
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has secured millions of dollars for Hoosiers
through litigation involving several major drug manufacturers. As part of a settlement,
each county has been awarded a set amount of funds to be used to help fight the local
opioid epidemic.
How can the funds be utilized?
https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/about-the-office/complex-litigation/opioid-settlement
Opioid Settlement Fund Grant Applications for Decatur County are now open.
The local JRAC (Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council) has been tasked with administering
applications from the community regarding both restricted and unrestricted Opioid
Settlement Funds. JRAC will review all applications and make recommendations to the
county commissioners. The commissioners will have the final say as to how the Opioid
Settlement proceeds are distributed.
JRAC will meet at the end of each quarter to discuss applications.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to Abby
Harry at Decatur County Court Services; aharry@decaturcounty.in.gov or 812-663-
3790.
