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Lyon County signs agreement with Reno County to house juvenile detainees

Lyon County Commission · May 8, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners approved an interlocal contract with Reno County to house juvenile detainees in Reno County's juvenile detention facility; county legal counsel reviewed and approved the agreement before the vote.

The Lyon County Commission approved and signed a contract with Reno County to house juvenile detainees in Reno County’s juvenile detention facility. Sheriff Jeff Cope presented the proposed agreement and said County legal counsel had reviewed and approved the contract; Commissioners voted 3-0 to authorize signing the agreement (Duft/Bartel).

Community Corrections Director Erin Rodrigues urged having the contract on file so the county could use Reno County's facility when needed. The contract formalizes a placement option for juvenile detainees but does not list capacity or per-detainee costs in the meeting minutes.