Jail to court costs reduced in Londonderry
DUP MLA Lord Morrow asked the Minister of Justice David Ford to detail the cost of bringing a prisoner to court following a Production Order in each court division.
In 2008/9 and 2009/10 in Londonderry the cost was £266 but this has since been reduced to £200 following the appointment of PCOs instead of Prison Officers who were paid more.
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Hide AdIn Fermanagh and Tyrone the equivalent reduction was from £281 to £212.
Mr Ford said the figures referred to the charges levied by Prisoner Escort and Court Custody Service for prisoners involved in a civil action.
He explained: “These costs are based on staffing for vehicles and vehicle running costs only. The reduction in costs from April 2010 is due to the appointment of PCOs to provide this service instead of Prison Officers, and the consequent reduction in salary costs.”