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Benton County adopts new jail fee schedule, effective March 1
Summary
Benton County supervisors approved Resolution #26-10 to replace the county's jail fee structure, setting a $75 daily room-and-board rate, a one-time $75 booking administrative fee, and other work-release charges; 60% of collected funds will be designated for law enforcement as required by Iowa Code.
Benton County supervisors on Feb. 24 adopted a new jail fee schedule that takes effect March 1, 2026, replacing the county's 2013 policy. The board voted to adopt Resolution #26-10 after a presentation by Benton County Sheriff Dave Upah and Chief Deputy Josh Karsten.
The resolution sets room-and-board at $75 per calendar day, an administrative booking fee of $75 assessed once per booking, and specified work-release fees and an electronic monitoring charge of $15 per day. Medical-related fees will…
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