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Warden: May saw 184 commitments, average daily population 191
Summary
Warden Mac McDuffie told the Mercer County Prison Board that in May there were 184 commitments and 166 releases, with an average daily population of 191; he described recent months as quiet.
Warden Mac McDuffie told the Mercer County Prison Board on June 16 that the jail saw 184 commitments and 166 releases in May, with an average daily population of 191.
McDuffie said staffing and operations have been steady and that "for the month of May there were 184 commitments and 166 releases with an average daily population of 191." The report contained no requests for additional resources or emergency actions.
The monthly statistics provide a snapshot of inmate flow and capacity that the board uses for oversight and budgeting. Board members did not raise follow‑up questions during the report. The board moved on to other agenda items after the update, and no formal action was taken on population or staffing at this meeting.
The Warden's report was delivered as part of the regular agenda and may inform future budget or operational discussions if trends change.
