Sheriff's Department warns aging jail needs replacement as estimates rise to about $30 million
At the Oct. 24 budget workshop, the Sheriff's Department reported deteriorating jail conditions, rising inmate medical costs and staffing shortfalls; county staff said replacement-facility estimates have increased from roughly $14 million to about $30 million and flagged evidence-room, mold and space problems.
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The Lamar County Sheriff's Department told commissioners on Oct. 24 that its current jail has multiple infrastructure and operational deficiencies and that the cost estimate for a replacement facility has risen sharply.
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