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Bacon County approves new jail camera system, a maintenance contract and a public defender rate increase

Bacon County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026

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Summary

The Board approved a $36,903.60 jail camera upgrade, a $5,693.91 Daikin maintenance contract and a 7.5% increase to the public defender contract ($82,157.37 total).

Sheriff Andy Batten told the Bacon County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 18 that jail door locks remain unrepaired and the existing camera system is outdated; the board approved buying a new camera system priced at $36,903.60. Commissioner Lonann Sweat moved to approve the purchase and Commissioner Rusty Sears seconded; the motion carried.

Separately, the board approved a 2025 Daikin maintenance contract for $5,693.91 after a motion by Commissioner Lee Hagans and second by Commissioner Sammy Boatright. The board also approved a 7.5% increase to the county’s public defender contract, bringing that contract cost to $82,157.37; Commissioner Lonann Sweat moved to approve and Commissioner Corey Tyre seconded.

These votes authorize immediate spending for facility maintenance and public defense contracts. The minutes do not record roll-call tallies or indicate additional funding sources for the camera purchase beyond routine capital or facility budgets.

The board completed these items during the regular session and moved on to other agenda business before adjourning.