OPERATING AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
Each County is required by state statute to operate
a County jail to house all pre-trial detainees and
those sentenced to the County jail by the court system.
The Sheriff, an elected constitutional officer, has
the statutory duty of operating the County jail. The
jail staff is responsible for receiving and caring
for the well being of all persons brought into its
charge, including the inmates' medical, religious,
and educational needs.
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
MEASURES
- Continued implementation of the new jail management
computer program as a part of the overall LEAP project.
- Increased coordination with Alternatives to Incarceration
program.
- Continued operation of "Day Reporting" center.
- Continue the next steps in the process of
addressing future needs through the comprehensive "Jail
Needs" study.
- Operate the County jail as a secure, safe, and
efficiently run facility.
- Seek revenue sources to help reduce operating
expenses.
- Continue to implement the automation of jail
operations and records functions.
2005 GOALS AND BUDGET STRATEGIES
- Seek revenue sources to help reduce operating
expenses.
- Continue to implement the automation of jail
operations and records functions.
