Alabama Jail Expansion Aims to Alleviate Overcrowding
Construction is continuing on a controversial Alabama jail project despite some setbacks.
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Oakland Jail Closes to Cut Costs
Cited as a cost-cutting measure that could save millions of dollars, Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern announced recently that the Glenn E. Dyer Jail in Oakland will close.
Madison County Courthouse Project Nears Completion
The Madison County Courthouse renovation and addition project in Wampsville, N.Y., reached a milestone on April 1 as a bronze statue of Lady Justice was lifted into place on the dome of the 110-year-old structure.
Ouray County Courthouse Project Underway in Colorado
The Ouray County Courthouse is currently undergoing construction and restoration work that will bring the historic building into the 21st century.
Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of Harris County Processing Center
Harris County officials recently celebrated the completion of their new Harris County Joint County/City Processing Center in a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Oregon Sheriff Says Larger Jail Will Make Community Safer
A new 800-bed jail for Oregon’s Jackson County will come with a price of $166 million, according to a report in the Mail Tribune, which said that a new tax would generate up to $100 million of the price, with the remainder covered by Jackson County itself.
Cherokee County Begins Adult Detention Center Expansion
Cherokee County officials recently held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction for a nearly $40 million expansion project at the Cherokee County Jail.
Ohio Jail Upgrade on Hold as Officials Seek New Funds
Officials in Muskingum County are making their pitch to the banks in hopes of raising some $35 million to build a new jail, WHIZ reported.
Austin County Makes Plans for New Justice Center
Austin County’s planned justice center, which will include an EMS station and jail, will reportedly begin its design phase in February with construction to start in about a year, according to The Sealy News.
Indiana Justice Center Expansion Includes New Body Scanner
The Howard County Criminal Justice Center, in Kokomo, will be adding a scanning device for new arrivals that will be able to detect contraband such as illegal drugs on someone being booked, according to the Kokomo Perspective.