NCJ Number
112605
Journal
American Jails Volume: 1 Issue: 3 Dated: (Fall 1987) Pages: 42,44-45
Date Published
1987
Length
3 pages
Annotation
The experience of correctional administrators and local officials in establishing the Regional Jail of Northwest Ohio illustrates the importance of focusing on workability as well as on economy of scale and operation in convincing officials to adopt this approach to corrections.
Abstract
A 1983 meeting to discuss the concept led to the formation of a Regional Jail Planning Committee composed of sheriffs, jail administrators, county commissioners, judges, prosecutors, and corrections planners from the participating jurisdictions. Their experience showed that the most important element in the successful implementation of the regional jail concept is the formation of a cohesive planning group. Another essential component is the coordination of the planning effort by fulltime professional staff. A further critical element is the planning of a regional transportation system to serve the regional jail, the participating law enforcement agencies, and the courts. Another helpful factor is the development of a standardized recordkeeping system. A final important element is the development of a formula for the proportionate sharing of costs among the participating jurisdictions.