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Jefferson County discusses converting old jail into juvenile facility with Jan. 2027 target
Summary
County officials reviewed a project plan for converting the old jail into a juvenile facility, discussing a phased opening targeted for January 2027, an initial capacity of eight males and eight females, and a plan to use an outside operator.
Jefferson County officials met to review a project plan to convert the county'owned old jail into a juvenile facility, with participants citing a hoped-for phase-one opening in January 2027.
The meeting covered the basic schedule and the rationale for a phased rollout. Participants said the project plan circulated by Ron included an outline and time plan; attendees described starting small with an initial configuration of eight males and eight females and the ability to scale the site later toward roughly 40 beds. Officials emphasized the phased approach reflected state recommendations to "start off small and work your way up."
County members discussed next steps: obtain one or more additional contractor estimates, confirm renovation tasks and costs, and prepare a staffing/operations approach with the external operator. The group agreed to seek a second estimate before a planned vote and to consider a follow-up joint meeting in early February to have firmer budget figures in time for a February appropriations vote.
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