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Three hots and a cot? Maybe not The Wausau Daily Herald Share      Local jail administrators in Wausau, Wisconsin, say inmates don't have to worry about
losing their "three hots and a cot," despite a bill that would allow jails to serve inmates fewer than three meals a day. The bill was introduced by State Rep. Mark Radcliffe as a way to cut the budget deficit. More
'Pay for Stay' means inmates will bear cost of jail time KAIT-TV Share
In an effort to discourage crime and raise funds, the Sharp County, Arkansas, Jail is charging for the privilege of being incarcerated. It's called "Pay for Stay," and it was enacted by the Quorum Court in March. More Nebraska county discusses social media policy The Grand Island Independent Share
Hall County, Nebraska, supervisors are discussing a new social media policy for all county employees. The idea for the policy came out of discussions by the board with Hall County Corrections Director Fred Ruiz, who had expressed frustration because of how some employees were using mobile phones with Internet capability. The concern isn't just about the time spent on social outlets, but also the content, county supervisors had said previously. More As summer approaches, rising jail population worries Illinois officials Rockford Register Star Share
As of May 4, the Winnebago County Jail in Rockford, Illinois, housed 983 inmates, causing concern for county officials who say current staff levels leave them unequipped to handle more prisoners. "We're coming into the summer season, and we know we usually get a jump in jail population at that time, as the weather warms up," said Rick Pollack, chair of the Public Safety Committee. "The alternative is opening up another pod. That means increased staffing and approximately $400,000, which we want to avoid." More
County jails deploy whole-body scanners to detect hidden weapons, contraband Government Technology Share
Strip searches conducted at jails and correctional facilities are being revolutionized — and the "strip" portion is being dropped altogether. More Morris County Jail inmates rehabilitate mind, body with yoga Daily Record Share
Nancy Candea checks into Morris County, New Jersey, Jail every Thursday afternoon, makes her way through security, and gets escorted past the women's cafeteria into a multipurpose athletic room. Dressed in black and barefoot, she turns on some tranquil music, slaps a yoga mat on the floor, and waits as inmates shuffle into her weekly yoga class. More Commissary cart provides comfort for inmates, revenue for county Corpus Christi Caller-Times Share
The commissary cart at the jail in Nueces County, Texas, delivers goods to inmates daily, bringing to cells a mobile general store with comforts from the outside — and bringing thousands of dollars annually to the sheriff's office. Critics call it an indulgence. But the privilege can be pulled, Sheriff Jim Kaelin said, so it's an easy way to keep inmates in line while generating revenue.
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Bill will let Oregon youths avoid adult jails Statesman Journal Share
Juveniles accused of Measure 11 crimes — a specific range of violent felonies — would be held in youth detention facilities rather than jails as they await trial, under a bill the Oregon State Senate approved recently. Proponents of the legislation say it is needed to stop the unsafe practice of holding juveniles among adults in county jails, where teens may be at increased risk. More California sheriff suggests closing jail, freeing inmates, laying off 20 Poten & Partners Share
Merced County, California, Sheriff Mark Pazin proposed the closure of the department's main jail to meet County budget cuts — a bombshell certain to intensify an already dire $20 million budget crisis. Further upping the ante, Pazin said the proposal includes the early release of 150 to 200 inmates and laying off 20 correctional officers and support staff. More County goes 'upstream' in attempt to contain costs Sonoma West Times and News Share
Members of the Sonoma County, California, Board of Supervisors conducted a whirlwind tour to introduce a new policy, Upstream Investments. The initiative is the County's attempt to address the burgeoning costs of the criminal justice system by redirecting money into programs that are proven to be effective means for keeping children out of jail and stabilizing home environments. More
Low-level felons in Ohio possibly headed for county jails, not prison Lancaster Eagle-Gazette Share
Legislation being considered in Ohio could mean more inmates in county jails. A comprehensive bill approved by the State House and now being discussed in the State Senate would mean first-time, nonviolent, low-level felony offenders could not be sent to state prison, and instead would get probation. The bill also doubles the threshold for felony-level thefts, meaning more would head to the county jail on theft charges. More Kansas inmate sues because of jail conditions The Hutchinson News Share
Reno County, Kansas, authorities did not succeed in 2006 in persuading voters to replace an aging jail, but they prevailed in a 2006 legal case in which inmates claimed the county jail's conditions violated their constitutional rights. Fast forward to 2011, and Reno County officials are looking anew at the possibility of a jail ballot question in the November 2012 election. Meanwhile, a recent inmate is suing the sheriff, county commissioners and mayor of Hutchinson, claiming conditions at the jail and jail annex violated his constitutional rights. More Grant could put video equipment in jail Daily Sentinel Share
Oneida County, New York, is seeking a $30,000 grant for court-related video equipment at the county jail, and Sheriff Robert Maciol says he wholeheartedly supports the concept because of its transportation savings and other benefits. More Montana lacks statewide standards to prevent jail suicides Missoulian via Ravalli Republic Share
Michayla Brilz, in love with her children and afraid of losing them, lost her battle with despair last month. Her struggle with prescription drugs had landed her back in the Missoula County, Montana, Jail, where she hanged herself. Her suicide, along with that of 22-year-old Cory Lattin in the Cascade County Jail, highlights a stubborn issue in the State. People detained in Montana's county jails kill themselves at a rate five times the national average, according to a legislative report last year. More
Sales tax for new jail may be dropped from October ballot Daily Comet Share
Local officials in Mathews, Louisiana, are backing off plans to place a sales tax proposal on the October ballot to help finance a new jail. The seven-member jail committee, the second formed in the past four years to address Lafourche Parish's aging, overcrowded jail, have favored placing a quarter-cent sales tax on the October ballot for voters to consider. But Parish President Charlotte Randolph said she is not optimistic, and she suggested the proposal should wait until 2012. More Razor blade found in North Carolina inmate's medicine The Sun News Share
A 76-year-old North Carolina woman was arrested after deputies say she tried to smuggle a razor blade in allergy medicine to her jailed son at the Brunswick County Detention Facility. Deputies said Bryant visited the jail, leaving two money orders and a box of prescription nasal spray for her son. Detention officers gave the nasal spray to the jail nurse, who found a razor blade inside the box. More Get AJA News and Views through MultiBriefs app American Jail Association Share
American Jail Association understands the need to deliver timely, relevant news to its members. In partnering with MultiBriefs to create AJA News and Views, the association committed itself to providing updates on a weekly basis. AJA News and Views also is available on the MultiBriefs app, available for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch in the App Store. Simply search "MultiBriefs" and download the app free of charge. After it's downloaded, you may add the AJA feed. News is streamed into your iPhone or iPod Touch each week. Android phone users also may access the app by going to the Android Marketplace and searching "MultiBriefs" to access the Android version of the app. |
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