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Sheriff reports $284,906 in out-of-county inmate housing costs; commission to continue quarterly reports
Summary
Sheriff Patrick Ray told the DeKalb County commission that housing inmates out of county cost $284,906 for July 1, 2025–Feb. 28, 2026 (excluding transportation). Commissioners directed staff to continue quarterly reporting on the matter.
Sheriff Patrick Ray reported to the DeKalb County Legislative Body on March 23, 2026 that the county incurred $284,906 in out-of-county inmate housing costs from July 1, 2025 through Feb. 28, 2026. The sheriff explicitly stated that this figure does not include transportation costs.
Sheriff Ray asked the commission how they wanted future updates on the jail and related costs to be handled. The majority of commissioners indicated they wanted to continue receiving quarterly reports.
A separate motion by Greg Matthews to study property for the county jail failed for lack of a second; no further action on a site study was recorded in the minutes.
Next steps: The minutes record continuation of quarterly reporting; no funding action or site selection motion was adopted during this meeting.
