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Hudson County commissioners press for oversight as juvenile detention per‑diems rise to $565 a day
Summary
Commissioners questioned rising per‑diem costs for Hudson County youth held in out‑of‑county juvenile detention centers and pressed staff for evidence on the education provided. County officials said the base rate rose to $424 and, with medical and education charges, reaches $565; staff provided current census figures and pledged curriculum and dashboard details before the next meeting.
Hudson County commissioners questioned County staff on Dec. 9 about rising costs and oversight for youth housed in out‑of‑county juvenile detention centers, pressing officials to produce curriculum details and daily census reports before the board's next public meeting.
Commissioner William O'Dea told the caucus the county must ensure that higher per‑diem payments buy constitutionally required education and services, saying, "The education they provide there is horrible," and adding he planned to pursue the issue further, including a meeting Friday that could lead to legal action if education…
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