Just a few years ago, county officials were considering building a 400-bed jail for $75 million. Since, they've expanded the ...

As more jails across the state struggle with excess capacity and competition to fill bed space with inmates from other jurisdictions, the Scott County Jail will take a half-million-dollar hit.

Monroe County's new jail and sheriff's office is projected to cost nearly $250 million and will hold 500 beds. Construction on the new jail is expected to begin in July 2026 and be completed by ...

Boarders are a bonus. The jail was constructed with room to expand internally as needed. A fourth 60-bed pod hasn’t been opened yet. The county won’t be able to rely on revenue from renting ...