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Commissioners call attention to juvenile detention costs and services after rate discussion

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners · December 12, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners criticized the juvenile detention system's cost and questioned whether detainees receive adequate education and services; the board asked staff to verify rate proration and to pursue follow-up with state officials and committees.

During the consent-agenda discussion, commissioners raised concern about the county's juvenile-detention daily rates and the effectiveness of services provided to youth. The director and backup materials indicated the education portion of the rate is prorated to school…

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