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Knox County Jail will stop housing long-term inmates by 2026 due to budget issues and repair costs, transferring inmates to Wiscasset.
The Knox County Jail in Maine will stop housing long-term inmates by 2026 due to financial strain, transitioning to a temporary holding facility.
Officials plan to transfer inmates to the Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset amid projected 2026 operating costs of $7 million.
The move follows a budget crisis caused by an unbalanced Budget Committee, preventing a new budget and limiting spending.
Up to 12 correctional staff may be laid off, though officials say they’re helping affected employees find jobs at the new facility.
The sheriff cites major repair needs and a potential $75 million to $100 million cost for a new jail as key reasons.
Union leaders and staff oppose the change, citing job losses and concerns over inmate visitation access.
La cárcel del condado de Knox dejará de alojar a los reclusos de larga duración en 2026 debido a problemas presupuestarios y costos de reparación, transfiriendo a los reclusos a Wiscasset.