Ward County Jail on Track for 2018 Completion
MINOT, N.D. — Construction on the much-needed expansion to the Ward County Jail in Minot is currently on track after breaking ground in April.
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Hoquiam Jail Project Now Welcomes Larger Inmate Capacity
HOQUIAM, Wash. — A recently completed expansion of the Hoquiam Jail in Hoquiam will soon pay for itself, as reported by The Daily World. Police Chief Jeff Myers told the local newspaper that the newly expanded jail, which reopened April 1, now offers a greater inmate capacity. The additional bed space allows the facility to expand its contract with the Washington Department of Corrections to house felony probation violators at a cost of $85 per day.
Read moreBenton County Will Soon Seek Jail Expansion Bids
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Plans are nearing completion for the construction of two much-needed expansions to the Benton County Jail in Bentonville. Benton County officials have been researching the potential expansion of their county correctional facility since early 2015, and the projects are expected to officially go to bid in late January 2016. When complete, the expansions will offer more space for both misdemeanor offenders and female inmates.
Read moreHarford County Sheriff Seeks to Staff Jail Addition
BEL AIR, Md. — The Harford County Jail in Bel Air underwent a $32 million expansion four years ago, but one specific problem is keeping the jail from operating at its full capacity: Staffing.
Livingston County Jail Expansion Project Nears Milestone
LIVINGSTON, Mich. — The first phase of construction on the expansion of the Livingston County Jail is now just days away from completion, and is anticipated to open in late November. The expansion will increase the jail’s current capacity of just 254 to 411, alleviating an overcrowding problem that has long plagued the county.
Read moreDeKalb County Anticipates Jail Expansion
SYCAMORE Ill. — A proposed $32 million expansion of the DeKalb County Jail in Sycamore reached a significant milestone in May when the county’s Jail Solution Committee announced it was preparing a list of funding recommendations.
Dutchess County Jail Anticipates New Temporary Housing
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Two new temporary housing units approved for use at the chronically overcrowded Dutchess County Jail in Poughkeepsie are now set to open in May.
North Dakota County Begins Jail Expansion Process
MINOT, N.D. — Following the approval of a $24 million bond proposal, Ward County, N.D., commissioners in Minot are now meeting with financial professionals to begin the borrowing process for a new 100-bed jail expansion. The project will more than double the size of the existing facility and received considerable community support.
Dane County May Opt for Gradual Jail Renovation
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — Four months after they rejected a $150 million proposal to construct a new jail, Dane County, Wis., board members are now leaning toward a gradual overhaul of the county’s existing correctional infrastructure. The sweeping renovation would address a number of current deficiencies, including the lack of proper facilities for mentally ill inmates and programming space, as well as safety issues.
Read moreGrand County Jail to Undergo Review
MOAB, Utah — Grand County, Utah officials on Feb.