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The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail renovation will address inmate and community concerns about physical and mental health through trauma-informed design and enhanced outdoor recreational areas. Photo Credit: Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail
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Albemarle County Approves Renovation for 1970s-Era Jail

The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail (ACRJ) board of directors recently approved a $49 million renovation for ACRJ, a correctional facility that hasn’t seen many upgrades since its initial construction in 1975.  

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Key stakeholders in Lake County’s new Sheriff’s Office project took part in a groundbreaking ceremony in late November. The new facility will increase the county’s bed count and enhance rehabilitation and efforts to improve recidivism. Photo Credit: Gilbane Building Company
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Sherriff’s Office in Ohio

Following three major studies on the Lake County Jail that highlighted the need for new construction, county leaders broke ground Nov. 22 on a new Sherriff’s Office in Painesville, showcasing the county’s ongoing commitment to safety and security. 

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Whitley County’s new Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center is the county’s first purpose-designed Jail Chemical Addition Program space, allowing inmates to receive drug rehabilitation services while incarcerated. Photo credit: Elevatus Architects
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New Indiana Facility Designed to Address Addiction and Overcrowding  

Whitley County celebrated the grand opening of its new 58,320-square-foot sheriff’s office and detention center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29.

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A rendering of the $301 million detention center being constructed by JE Dunn Construction, Axiom Construction Group and DLR Group. The new facility, which has been in the works since 2020, will address issues like overcrowding and safety. Photo credit: Jackson County Detention Center
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Jackson County Anticipates Spring Opening for New Detention Center 

Construction has begun on a new and improved Jackson County Detention Center to replace the county’s current downtown facility.

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