Elkhart County Council approves sheriff requests to cover jail medical costs and keep inmate programming staff The council approved two sheriff funding requests: $675,000 from the general fund for unbudgeted correctional medical and food costs, and $112,305 from LIT special-purpose funds to keep two intensive caseworker positions after a state grant ended. Former participants and nonprofit partners testified in favor.

Elkhart County Council just approved a $675,000 funding boost to tackle rising jail medical costs and preserve vital inmate programming that significantly reduces recidivism rates!

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