Crowded Michigan Jail to Receive Third Expansion

LIVINGSTON, Mich. — The Livingston County Board of Commissioners has approved construction contracts, as well as the issuing of up to $15 million in tax-exempt general obligation bonds, clearing the way for expansion at the county’s severely overcrowded jail. The expansion project will add a number of new beds to the chronically overwhelmed facility, increasing its bed capacity from 254 to 411.

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Elko County Names Jail Construction Manager

ELKO, Nev. — Following an April vote to allocate $3.6 million to construction of a new jail wing, Elko County commissioners have selected Ormaza Construction to complete a much-needed building expansion. The firm was selected from a pool of four qualified bidders to construct the more than $4.1 million project.

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DeSoto Supervisors Green Light Jail Addition

HERNANDO, Miss. — DeSoto County supervisors recently approved the second phase of construction on the DeSoto County jail, which will include space for 268 new inmates. When completed, the addition will greatly increase the county’s inmate housing capacity, bringing the jail up to 572 beds.

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New Jail, Courtrooms Could Solve Fresno Overcrowding Issue

FRESNO, Calif. — As jail populations continue to swell, Fresno County officials are considering two expansion options that may ease its stressed correctional system. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has recently requested state assistance to build and operate two new arraignment courtrooms, and has been pursuing competitive funds to replace an aging jail complex.

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