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Henderson County approves interlocal juvenile detention agreement with Harrison County

Henderson County Commissioners Court · August 26, 2026

Summary

The commissioners approved an interlocal cooperation agreement that allows Henderson County juvenile detention to house pre‑ and post‑adjudication juveniles from Harrison County; the county judge was authorized to sign the agreement.

The Henderson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an interlocal cooperation agreement with Harrison County to provide pre‑ and post‑adjudication juvenile detention housing.

Court staff explained the agreement allows out‑of‑county housing for juveniles and requires the court's authorization because of the arrangement's structure. A commissioner moved to approve the agreement with the county judge authorized to sign, and the motion passed without opposition.

Court members noted the county has similar agreements in place with other jurisdictions and described this as one of several cooperative arrangements to manage juvenile detention needs in the region.

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