Padilla is accused of shooting three men outside the UVA Club in Altoona last August. His trial is set to begin next Wednesday.

County commissioners said judges are doing their best to keep the costs in line, but added security is what will take the county beyond what this year's budget accounted for.

"It's just an unbelievable expense and if the Mexican government wants to get involved, they ought to start paying the bills. The American people are going to have to start to pay to prosecute this guy," said Blair County Commissioner John Eichelberger.

The Blair County sheriff said threats against Padilla have been made, citing the need for extra security. He said adding deputies to the courtroom is just one of those added costs.

Previous Stories: August 21, 2006: Jury Selection Begins In Miguel Padilla Case July 12, 2006: Supreme Court To Decide Padilla Murder Trial Jurisdiction May 11, 2006: Padilla Jury Will Not Be From Blair County April 20, 2006: Mexican Officials Say Judge Violated Law March 23, 2006: New Details In Padilla Murder Case March 10, 2006: Padilla Requests Change Of Venue February 23, 2006: Judge Rules Padilla Trial Is "Blair County Case" February 22, 2006: Padilla Judge Says Enough Is Enough February 10, 2006: New Lawyer For Padilla? August 30, 2005: New Details In Triple Murder