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Washington County approves updated agreement to house Harrison County inmates
Summary
Washington County commissioners approved an updated interlocal agreement to house up to 40 Harrison County inmates through Dec. 31, 2026, raising the per-inmate rate from $42 to $52 per day; the sheriff asked that revenue be split to support jail staffing and potential stipends.
Washington County commissioners voted to approve an updated interlocal agreement that will allow the county jail to house up to 40 inmates from Harrison County and sets compensation at $52 per inmate per day through Dec. 31, 2026. The board approved placing the item on the agenda and then approved the agreement after staff outlined the contract changes.
County staff summarized the revisions, saying the agreement updates a nearly nine‑year‑old arrangement and keeps the maximum number of Harrison County inmates Washington County will accept at 40. The contract increases the per‑inmate daily compensation from $42 to $52, and it specifies that Harrison County is responsible for all medical expenses and inmate…
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