Who holds an arrestee overnight? In Massachusetts, it depends on the county
Massachusetts county sheriffs maintain inconsistent policies regarding the housing of arrestees before court appearances. Data shows significant variation in acceptance rates and funding responsibilities across different counties.
Across the state, county sheriffs have developed different systems for housing the newly arrested until they appear in court. Sheriffs differ widely in who they accept, who pays and how much help they expect from local police. Plymouth, Suffolk and Bristol counties refused detainees at the highest rates in the state, according to data obtained...
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