Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Corrections topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Gallatin County to place detainees in 10-bed arrangement with Grant County jail initially
Summary
Court reported a secondary jail contract with Grant County that will initially provide 10 beds and dedicated staff; placements will be re-evaluated after several months and the court will coordinate operational details with Grant County.
Under old business the fiscal court reported progress on a secondary contract with Grant County to provide jail beds and personnel support. County staff indicated Grant County agreed to dedicate personnel and initially make 10 beds available for Gallatin County inmates, with the potential to expand after three to four months depending on operational results.
County officials said Grant County’s jailer was forthcoming about dedicating staff to handle placements and that the counties will meet as needed to resolve operational issues. No formal vote adopting the contract language was recorded in the minutes during the meeting; officials said they expect to finalize details in follow-up discussions.
The court will continue coordinating placements and staffing with Grant County as the arrangement is implemented.
