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Custody costs, usable capacity and review

What operational and financial evidence should accompany a proposal to close, retain or repurpose a jail facility?

The jury proposes savings from closure, while the Sheriff describes housing changes, kitchen operations and capacity constraints.

Why this matters

Comparisons need to distinguish rated beds, usable capacity, authority, transition costs and demonstrated savings.

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Supporting evidence

Evidence from the report

This Phase 1 citation points back to the source material that informed the civic question.

Supporting report

Save Over $10 Million by Closing Claybank Jail

Report section
Finding 1 and Recommendations 1A–1C
Source citation
Save Over $10 Million by Closing Claybank Jail, Finding 1 and Recommendations 1A–1C, physical PDF pages 7–8.
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