Commission tasks administrator to research jail-EMS charges, draft MOU

May 19, 2025

After the jail raised concerns that EMS charges to inmates are too high, the commission tasked the county administrator to review invoices and draft a memorandum of understanding between the jail and county EMS for later approval.

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The Cleburne County Commission directed the County Administrator to research Cleburne County EMS invoices and prepare a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the County Jail and Cleburne County EMS to establish fair costs for inmate services (Resolution #5557-4 / #5559). Commissioners recorded that the jail considers EMS charges too high and sought a formal agreement to set service costs.

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