Traverse County sheriff says jail cannot guarantee beds; county to explore regional task force
Sheriff Trevor Wright told the board June 17 the county cannot guarantee jail beds to neighboring counties because of facility size and inmate classification; commissioners agreed to ask surrounding counties about forming a task force to address regional housing options while Wright reported staff trainings and new hires.
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Sheriff Trevor Wright told the Traverse County Commission on June 17 that the county's jail cannot "guarantee a bed" to neighboring counties because of the facility's size and inmate classification, and commissioners discussed possible responses including raising housing rates or restricting custody to Traverse County inmates.
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