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Sheriff warns counties of disputed DOC billing; local jail billing practices reviewed

Rush County Commissioners · September 8, 2025
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Rush County officials were told that the Indiana Department of Corrections has recalculated inmate billing back to 2019, creating a statewide dispute; the sheriff said county and state groups are seeking clarity and that Rush County is monitoring potential impacts.

Unidentified Speaker 3, speaking in his county official capacity, reported on training and operations and warned the Rush County Commissioners about a developing dispute with the Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC). He said the DOC has reworked its billing back to 2019 and told counties that 52 counties now owe the DOC under the new accounting. "The Department of…

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