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Merrimack County jail population surges to 233, fueling overtime and staffing pressure
Summary
Jail Administrator Garrett said Merrimack County's average daily population has climbed sharply this year, straining staffing and costs.
Jail Administrator Garrett said Merrimack County's average daily population has climbed sharply this year, straining staffing and costs. "With the increase in, individuals staying in with the new bail reform currently today we're at 2 33. So we're up 60 bodies from there," Garrett said, noting the county had averaged about 175 inmates in 2025.
The higher population has increased some revenues — federal holds and telephone/communication commissions have risen — but Garrett warned…
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