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| County Jail Must Meet Modern Standards |
| By spencerdailyreporter.com |
| Published: 09/30/2010 |
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The Clay County Jail opened its doors to inmates in 1938 -- 40 years before minimum jail standards existed. County officials, who have received reports over the years reiterating deficiencies in basic requirements for modern jails, were recently informed the two-story structure in the heart of Spencer has "outlived its usefulness." Bill Garnos, a nationally-recognized consultant specializing in planning, design and operation of jail and prison facilities, informed the Clay County Board of Supervisors, which oversees operation of the jail, that it does not meet current minimum jail standards, fire safety and life safety code requirements or provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. "It is clear, however, that there is no way that the existing facility can be renovated, remodeled or expanded in a way that would properly address the building's inherent problems," the consultant wrote in his report. "And, the building's layout and design problems are significant enough that the county cannot afford to 'do nothing' to address its current jail situation. Clay County needs to replace its jail or house its inmates in other counties." Read More. |
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