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Commissioners renew contract terms with North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for prisoner holds
Summary
Cass County renewed an existing contract with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) to continue current payment terms for prisoner holds and delayed transfers for the upcoming biennium; staff said the renewal helps justify federal pricing requests and aligns local terms with neighboring jurisdictions.
The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a renewal of a contract with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) to continue current payment arrangements for times when the county delays prisoner transfers or holds individuals on parole holds.
County staff said the contract continues an existing rate (described as $1.20) and would be renewed for the current biennium to remain consistent with neighboring jurisdictions. Staff explained the county’s contract forms part of documentation submitted to federal authorities when states request price increases at the federal level.
Discussion: Commissioners asked whether the contract applies to state (not federal) custody and whether the county will include an escalator clause. Staff explained that West Fargo and Fargo have slightly different escalator terms (West Fargo’s escalator takes effect in 2027) and that the county’s approval now would align Cass County with current local terms for about 18 months.
Outcome: Commissioner Capitan moved to approve the renewal; the motion was seconded and passed on a recorded roll‑call vote with all commissioners voting in favor.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the renewal paperwork in coordination with the DOCR and neighboring cities as needed for federal submissions.
Ending: The commission continued to other agenda items after the vote.
