Barron County officials say state law limits their power over Chapter 980 supervised-release placements as neighbors demand transparency
County corporation counsel told the Barron County Board it lacks authority under state law to block placements of people on supervised release under Chapter 980; neighbors at the meeting demanded copies of leases, questioned rental costs and complained about secrecy and safety.
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Barron County corporation counsel told the Barron County Board of Supervisors during its meeting Monday that the county has no legal authority under state law to prevent placements of people released under Chapter 980 and that the board’s options are limited to seeking legislative change or offering nonbinding resolutions.
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