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124708
Jul 15, 2004, 08:04 PM
While being in custody after being arrested,I needed medical care,so I was transported to the hospital.the hospital gave me two tylenol and sent me back into custody .the hospital bill was $500.who pays? Is my question,the police dept.or me.

Jahiem28
Aug 8, 2004, 08:22 AM
We do taxpayers :(

serialwife
May 23, 2005, 09:11 AM
It is usually the reponsibilty of the agency exercising control over the arrested person. I however have saw Judges in Ky order that the prisoner pay all medical expenses as part of their restitution.