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Officials discuss jail capacity and contracts; misdemeanor housing tied to available bed space
5775932 · September 16, 2025
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County officials discussed whether wings or floors could be closed to reduce costs; legal obligations require holding felonies while contractual obligations determine housing of misdemeanor detainees to the extent of available space.
Commissioners asked county staff whether the jail could reduce operating costs by closing wings or floors. County legal and detention staff explained that the county has a statutory obligation to hold felony detainees but…
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