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WI: Jail expansion not as urgent

By Real Cost of Prisons Project (The Sentencing Project)

Jail expansion not as urgent By Cheryl Scott Daily News staff writer Published: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 11:27 AM CDT Alternative programs, rough economy make waiting a better idea JANESVILLE - Rock County Sheriff Robert Spoden has delayed plans for a jail expansion because alternative programs have reduced the number of inmates and because a costly project would burden taxpayers too much during tough economic times. Instead of a one-time expansion, the county will spend $42,500 to study a phased construction approach, which should be presented by the end of the year, Spoden said. When The Samuels Group of Wausau, Wis., finishes a phasing plan, the county board can decide whether to undertake any construction. The areas of the jail that would be addressed in phases include the kitchen, medical area, booking and storage; the housing tower; and sheriff's administrative area, Spoden said...continue to full post

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