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| Schuylkill County inmates must be ready medically for court hearings |
| By republicanherald.com- John E. Usalis |
| Published: 06/17/2014 |
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A recent incident where a county inmate did not receive his prescribed medication before going to a court proceeding that delayed the trial is being addressed at the Schuylkill County Prison. The Schuylkill County Prison Board met Wednesday in a prison classroom and was informed about the incident in the prison report by Warden Eugene Berdanier. "A concern was brought to my attention recently involving an inmate not receiving medication prior to attending a court proceeding," Berdanier said. "I have issued a directive to staff that all inmates leaving the building for court must be questioned if they need or request any prescribed medications. An inmate is not to exit the building until the medical department dispenses needed medications." Schuylkill County President Judge William E. Baldwin, a prison board member, addressed the matter on how important it is to have inmates ready for court. Read More. |
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