Monday, July 14, 2008
County Judge-Executives To Sue State
Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne Rutherford says, while inmates await their day in court and sentencing, the County is responsible for picking upt the tab.
Rutherford, along with other county leaders across the state, have voted to sue the staate over terms of the new jail policy, asking why should county governments be required to spend taxpayer money on an institution that belongs to the Commonwealth.
State Representative Greg Stumbo says they have a legitimate complaint. He says an audit of each jail may be necessary to determine if the system is taking advantage of counties. No hearings have yet been set.
Rutherford, along with other county leaders across the state, have voted to sue the staate over terms of the new jail policy, asking why should county governments be required to spend taxpayer money on an institution that belongs to the Commonwealth.
State Representative Greg Stumbo says they have a legitimate complaint. He says an audit of each jail may be necessary to determine if the system is taking advantage of counties. No hearings have yet been set.
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