Teton County to consider $450-a-day deal to detain local juveniles in Idaho
On Sept. 21, county commissioners are set to vote on an agreement that would pay Bannock County, Idaho $450 per day for each Teton County juvenile housed at the District 6 Juvenile Detention Center.
Teton County commissioners are set to vote Monday on a contract that would send some local teens to an Idaho juvenile detention center, and charge Teton County $450 per day, per kid, for any detention bed Bannock County provides. The agreement would cover both boys and girls, and defines a “day” as any period when a juvenile “eats two (2) or more regularly scheduled meals or occupies a bed for any portion of a night,” which matters for families trying to understand how quickly the bill can add up, even on a short hold. Memorandum of Agreement with Bannock County Resolution
The contract spells out the basics of how a youth would get placed: Teton County staff would need to arrange housing in advance when possible, and juveniles “will not be admitted without a Court Order.” It also says the Idaho facility can refuse or end a placement if it would overcrowd the center or if the youth arrives without documentation or has urgent medical needs. Memorandum of Agreement with Bannock County Resolution
Background
Teton County approved employee housing leases in December 2025, budgeting $63,312 for three units in FY2026, with 12-month renewable terms and eligibility managed by county policy.
Latest: 2026 — Budget for three employee housing units set at $63,312 for FY2026, covering rent and utilities.
curated as of 2026-06-12
A Special Joint Meeting between Teton County, Wyoming, and Idaho is set for Nov. 30, 2026, with commissioners and staff from both counties attending, but the agenda is not yet specified.
Latest: 2026-11-30 — Special Joint Meeting scheduled; agenda not specified in available sources.
curated as of 2026-11-08
Teton County approved a $1.19M dispatch services contract with the Town of Jackson for FY 2026-27, covering 24/7 police dispatch and information support, with a 4.6% cost increase over the prior year.
Latest: 2026-07-01 — New dispatch services contract takes effect, running through June 30, 2027.
curated as of 2026-06-16
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | Memorandum of Agreement with Bannock County Resolution | resolution |