Sheriff reports 63.45% average jail occupancy, raises law-library access concern

Feb 23, 2026

Sheriff Trevor Wright reported the Law Enforcement Center averaged a 63.45% occupancy rate in March, discussed staffing levels, and raised concerns about inmate access to the law library; Commissioner Kayla Schmidt will consult the Law Library Committee on the issue.

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County Sheriff Trevor Wright appeared before the Board to provide an update on Law Enforcement Center operations. Wright reported an average occupancy rate of 63.45% for March, discussed staffing levels and inmate access to legal resources, and asked the Board to consider concerns about law-library accessibility. Commissioner Kayla Schmidt said she will confer with the Law Library Committee to address the issue.

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