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Jackson County opened a new $320 million, 1,000-bed detention center on U.S. Highway 40, replacing its old downtown jail with a modern, humane facility built on time and under budget without a tax increase.
Jackson County opened a new $320 million detention center on Thursday, replacing its aging downtown jail.
The 1,000-bed facility, built on U.S. Highway 40, features natural light, outdoor spaces, counseling services, on-site courtrooms, and officer-in-pod housing.
Designed to promote humane conditions and rehabilitation, it is expected to improve safety, reduce transportation costs, and support reentry efforts.
Staff training is underway, with inmate transfers planned in the coming months.
The future of the old jail remains undecided, with options including repurposing or demolition.
The project was completed on time and under budget, without a tax increase.
El Condado de Jackson abrió un nuevo centro de detención de $ 320 millones, con 1,000 camas en la autopista 40, reemplazando su antigua cárcel del centro de la ciudad con una instalación moderna y humana construida a tiempo y bajo presupuesto sin un aumento de impuestos.