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Lawrence County prison board reviews inmate population, medical costs and $244,500 mental‑health subsidy
Summary
The Lawrence County Prison Board reviewed jail population numbers, discussed medical costs for inmates housed outside the county and a reported $244,500 subsidy from Mental Health and Disability Services to help cover prime care costs. Board members approved routine minutes, the population report and monthly bills.
The Lawrence County Prison Board on April 15 reviewed the jail’s current population and the county’s exposure to medical costs for inmates housed outside the county. Warden reported the jail was holding 159 inmates, including four juveniles and 21 females, with 14 inmates being held for other facilities and six housed outside the jail.
"We currently have a 159 inmates at the Blooms County Jail. We've got 4 juveniles. We've got 21 females," the Warden said, reporting the facility census. Chair noted ongoing or intermittent…
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