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Committee OKs 8% increase to jail medical contract with Sawtooth Correctional Medicine
Summary
The Mini‑Cassia Justice Committee approved an amendment to the Sawtooth Correctional Medicine, LLC contract covering Oct. 1, 2026–Sept. 30, 2028, reflecting an 8% increase and a total annual contract amount of $27,712.00; the motion passed on a voice vote.
The Mini‑Cassia Justice Committee approved an amendment and renewal of its jail medical services agreement with Sawtooth Correctional Medicine, LLC covering Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2028. Sheriff Thompson moved to accept the amendment, which includes "an 8% increase for a total of $27,712.00," and Commissioner Schaeffer seconded; the committee carried the motion.
The change was discussed as part of Criminal Justice Center business under Lieutenant Shannon Taylor's item. The committee did not record a roll‑call tally in the minutes beyond the motion and the notation "Motion carried." The contract amendment will affect the CJC operating costs tracked in the jail trust and departmental budgets.
