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Santa Fe Bills Families for School Threat Responses as 11 Notices Total ARS 36 Million

Officials frame the charges as civil cost recovery intended to deter school threats.

Overview

  • The province sent 11 notices over Friday and Saturday across six departments, totaling ARS 36,018,361.
  • Each bill lists the exact police costs for the response, including fuel, vehicles, explosives units and officer hours.
  • Notices go out only after provincial prosecutors confirm who is responsible, and recipients have five days to pay.
  • Unpaid amounts are referred to the State Prosecutor’s Office for civil collection that can include wage garnishment or asset freezes.
  • One grandmother was told to pay ARS 5,802,007 for her grandson’s threat, underscoring how the policy hits household budgets.