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Mercer County Warden reports December population of 198, says hiring underway
Summary
Warden Mac McDuffie told the Mercer County Prison Board that December saw 161 commitments and 159 releases, an average daily population of 198, and that the jail is hiring corrections officers to reach full staffing in 2026.
Warden Mac McDuffie reported to the Mercer County Prison Board on Jan. 20 that "for the month of December there were 161 commitments and 159 releases with an average daily population of 198." He said the facility is continuing to hire corrections officers and "looks forward to hopefully being fully staffed for the 2026 year."
The board accepted the warden's report by unanimous voice vote after a motion and second. Board members did not raise additional operational items at the meeting; the warden's update was the primary operational briefing for the session.
