Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Jail Fees topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Greer County sets jail fee at $49.82 a day; no action taken on proposed 80‑bed law enforcement center
Summary
The county approved FY 2026–27 jail fees at $49.82 per day and voted to defer action on a proposed 80‑bed law enforcement center, continuing discussion at a later date.
Greer County commissioners unanimously adopted FY 2026–2027 jail fees June 1, setting the daily rate at $49.82 per inmate. Commissioner Steven Fite moved the measure, Brent York seconded, and the vote was recorded as York‑aye; Barnes‑aye; Fite‑aye.
The board also discussed a proposed 80‑bed Law Enforcement Center during the meeting but took no formal action on the project. The minutes do not record details such as estimated cost, site, or funding source for the proposed center.
Why it matters: the adopted jail fee establishes the county’s per‑inmate daily charge for the coming fiscal year and may affect billing to housing agencies or other jurisdictions. The larger capital proposal for an 80‑bed facility remains unresolved and would require future board decisions on financing and procurement.
Next steps: the jail fee is effective for FY 2026–27; any further action on the proposed law enforcement center will be set in a future meeting if the board places the item on a future agenda.
