Montezuma County sets higher jail daily fee; phased increase begins July 1
At its April 29, 2025 meeting, the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners approved a change to the sheriff's office inmate housing fee, setting the daily rate at $125 beginning July 1, 2025; commissioners also discussed a further increase to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, but the transcript contains inconsistent figures for that later rate and the precise amount is not specified in the record.
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At its April 29, 2025 meeting, the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners approved a change to the sheriff's office inmate housing fee, setting the daily rate at $125 beginning July 1, 2025; commissioners also discussed a further increase to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, but the transcript contains inconsistent figures for that later rate and the precise amount is not specified in the record.
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