MA County Plans To Charge More Fees
February 5th, 2009
From a press release issued by the Bristol County MA Sheriff’s Office:
Aware of the economic crisis facing government at every level — federal, state and local — Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson is calling for legislation that will allow the Department of Corrections and all Sheriffs to adopt the $5-a-day cost of care fee that enjoyed such success while it was in effect from 2002 to 2004 in Bristol County … Sheriff Hodgson is suggesting a daily custodial care fee of $5, and a $5 fee for sick call visits, dental visits, a prescription eyeglasses fee and a $3 co-pay for prescription drugs.
Sheriff Hodgson gave an interview to a local TV station where he expanded on his plans.