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Sheriff cites nearly $31,000 in jail medication costs tied to single inmate; transfer pending
Summary
Sheriff Levi Dominguez told commissioners that nearly $31,000 in current jail medication costs are driven by one inmate with a costly medical condition and that costs should drop after transfer to state prison; legal paperwork for transfer is awaiting a judge's signature.
Sheriff Levi Dominguez told the board that current medication costs in the county jail are nearly $31,000 and are primarily driven by one inmate with significant medical needs. Dominguez said staff have worked to manage expenses despite billing errors that made some charges appear twice and that costs are expected to decline after the inmate is transferred to state prison once judicial paperwork is complete.
Dominguez commended jail staff, including Lieutenant Gibbons, for managing costs and using available programs to avoid excessive expenses. County Attorney Dianna Bennett advised there were legal delays but said transfer paperwork is ready to proceed when the judge signs the necessary orders.
