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Douglas County Jail Plan Pushes for Cross County Inmate Housing
Douglas County considers placing inmates 7 miles east of the county line or leasing space in Johnson County Detention Center to cut sheriff transport time and aid visiting families. Johnson County Sheriff Randy Hayden notes 800 staff limit and 1,100 bed capacity, with 300 empty beds but staffing constraints prevent accepting Douglas inmates. He warns temporary officers would not be hired and expansion in Lawrence will render extra capacity unnecessary.
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Sheriffs Office
Ken McGovern
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Mike Gaughan
New Century
Johnson County Adult Detention Center
Johnson County Department of Corrections
Johnson County District Court