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Sheriff’s office flags jail medical costs, IDOC billing issues and equipment needs in 2026 budget hearing
Summary
The sheriff’s office reported a modest overall operating increase and flagged unresolved payments from the Indiana Department of Correction, a projected medical cap shortfall that decreased from initial projections, and one-time capital needs including a body scanner repair and a key-control system replacement.
Chief Deputy Sean Holmes presented the sheriff’s 2026 budget on Sept. 19 and said the overall operating request showed a small decrease across combined funds but a modest increase in the county general fund driven by personnel market adjustments.
Holmes told councilors the sheriff’s office is pursuing outstanding per-diem and medical reimbursements from the Indiana Department of Correction for inmates held locally under IDOC…
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