Sheriff William L. McReynolds
 

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.

Jail staff are responsible for receiving and caring for the well being of all persons brought into their charge. This includes the inmates' medical, religious, and educational needs.
 

 EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES

•    Continued operation of the AODA In-house Rehabilitation Program.
   

•    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.
   

2003 GOALS AND BUDGET STRATEGIES

•    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.