Sevier County approves amendment to state inmate housing contract

Jul 28, 2025

The commission approved an amendment to Contract #250263 with the Utah Department of Corrections concerning state inmate housing; changes noted include medical-supply purchase terms and a smaller-than-expected increase in state housing costs.

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Jail Commander Cory Hutchings reviewed an amendment to Contract #250263 between the Utah Department of Corrections and Sevier County for housing state inmates. Hutchings said the amendment includes changes related to the purchase of medical supplies and reflected a smaller increase in State Housing costs than the actual cost to the State.

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