Adirondack Correctional to Become Teen Facility — Too Bad Chateaugay
The Adirondack Correctional Facility was chosen over the Chateaugay Correctional Facility to help align with New York governor’s new measure.
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Juvenile facilities
Ahead of its Time: New High-Rise Criminal Court Designed to Safely Handle High-Volume Caseloads
Maricopa County, Ariz., is the fourth largest county in the nation — and its rising number of court cases is a testament to that. From 2000 to 2008, the number of criminal cases went from 26,000 to more than 41,000. More than 56,000 criminal cases are expected to be ongoing by 2016.
Renovation Under Way at Alcatraz Island
SAN FRANCISCO — Alcatraz Island has not held inmates since 1963, but construction next to the famous prison is under way.
A 72-year-old water tower, the most visible feature on Alcatraz Island from San Francisco, is wrapped in white tarp and scaffolding as it undergoes more than $1 million in repairs.
The island has welcomed visitors to San Francisco’s bay since it became a national recreation area in 1972.
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