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Commissioners keep $100,000 contingency for juvenile detention after lengthy discussion of placement costs
Summary
Hutchinson County’s commissioners debated juvenile detention and placement costs, including a high-cost specialized placement and uncertainty over state reimbursements; the juvenile board recommended $100,000 and the court agreed to leave that amount in the budget for the year.
HUTCHINSON COUNTY — Hutchinson County commissioners and the juvenile board discussed rising and unpredictable costs tied to juvenile detention and specialized placements and agreed to hold $100,000 in the budget to cover those expenses.
Jeremy, who leads juvenile services in the county, told the court his office is expecting multi-month placements and that exceptional beds can cost hundreds of dollars per day. He said one current placement carries a…
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