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Sampson County authorizes supervised inmate work for roadside cleanup and select county facilities
Summary
Board adopted a resolution under N.C. Gen. Stat. 162‑58 allowing eligible misdemeanor inmates to perform supervised roadside litter pickup and work at county facilities; sheriff to set rules and supervise and program requires time to implement.
The Sampson County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution authorizing the sheriff to use eligible inmates in the county jail for supervised work on state roadways and select county facilities pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 162‑58.
Sheriff and county staff said the program would use only select, low‑risk misdemeanor inmates who meet statutory eligibility criteria and are not considered a public safety risk. The sheriff…
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