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Mini-Cassia jail reports 129 in custody, 59 rented beds; one jail tech position open
Summary
Lieutenant Taylor reported the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center had 129 people in custody (44 Cassia, 26 Minidoka, 1 ICE, 51 IDOC, 7 U.S. Marshals) and 59 rented beds; deputies are fully staffed but the center is down one jail technician and will begin a cell-block remodel this week.
At the Jan. 13 meeting Lieutenant Taylor reported the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center population at 129 and provided a detailed breakdown: 44 detainees from Cassia County, 26 from Minidoka County, one in ICE custody, 51 IDOC inmates, and seven held for U.S. Marshals. He noted the facility is using 59 rented beds.
Taylor also said the deputy ranks are fully staffed but the center is short one jail technician. He reported a cell-block remodel will begin this week. The minutes record this as an operational update with no immediate staffing remedy noted.
Separately, Misdemeanor Probation Director Prewitt reported 1,094 active probationers and 410 individuals on pretrial release. Juvenile Detention Director Bodily noted the center is fully staffed and that a PRIA audit is due in 2026.
