Detention Center                                                                                                                              Revised 01/16/2008   

Our Detention Division consists of a combination of Deputy Sheriffs and Detention Officers who operate and support a modern detention facility constructed in 1991 which houses 168 inmates.  In addition to housing individuals on local charges, the Crisp County Detention Center is an approved federal housing facility, contracted to house inmates for the United States Marshall’s Service and the United States Bureau of Prisons.  These contracts allow for savings in operating costs which would otherwise have to be paid for from local funds. 

Within the Detention Division, we have two inmate labor details, which are made up of low-risk inmates who provide a great service to the county by completing clean-up and maintenance projects, under the supervision of Deputy Sheriff’s.  Additionally, inmate labor is utilized for the facility’s kitchen, laundry, cleaning and maintenance requirements.   During 2005, these inmate contributed more than 90,000 man hours to the county.  Figuring at minimum wage, these services saved local taxpayers an estimated $463,500.00.  

Inmates who volunteer for these programs and successfully complete their assignments are eligible to earn early release status.  The Detention Center also offers weekly programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), various religious services, and a General Educational Development (GED) programs for inmates who have not graduated high school.  The GED program at the Crisp County Detention Center has resulted in a total of approximately 76 inmates who have graduated and received their GED Certificate to help them become a more productive citizen and get their lives back on track.  We believe the future of our community is tied to education and economics.

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