New Jail Dedicated
March 10th, 2009
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Report from the Lewiston Tribune:
The new Nez Perce County Jail in northern Idaho has been dedicated with events that included an open house. The 61,675-square-foot complex that cost $19.1 million replaces an 81-year-old jail that was on the third floor of the county courthouse. The jail was paid for by area residents who approved a half cent addition to the local sales tax.
Area residents got to see the jail Friday during the open house. The jail has about 170 beds that can be seen from two control rooms. Deputy Jaclyn Martin says prisoners will get a minimum of privacy because safety concerns require about 130 security cameras.
