Jim Wells County officials discuss near $1M inmate transport bill, budget concerns grow

With the jail at capacity and aging, Jim Wells County faces tough choices as a near $1M inmate transport bill looms over the ...

Judge rejects Westmoreland sheriff’s request to halt inmate transports

A lawsuit that sought to reverse a court order issued two decades ago requiring the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Department ...

Jim Wells commissioner raises concerns over rising inmate housing, transport costs

A Jim Wells Co. commissioner says inmate housing and transport costs are already surpassing $100,000 this year as ...
Janesville Gazette

County Board discusses costs of transporting inmates

SHELL LAKE - More discussion was had on the cost of transporting inmates from the Washburn County Jail by the County Board at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 16. The Sheriff’s Department has been ...