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Supervisors seek better notice on juvenile detention matrix charges after billing concerns
3576603 · May 28, 2025
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Summary
The board discussed how Central Iowa Juvenile Detention charges are set by a daily matrix and asked staff to ensure the County Attorney’s office receives notifications when a juvenile’s matrix level changes — affecting daily costs that can range from about $250 to $400.
Benton County supervisors discussed recent information from Central Iowa Juvenile Detention about how detention charges are computed and asked for improved notification to the County Attorney’s office.
Officials described a matrix system the detention center uses to classify juveniles…
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