Washington County is making its case for a a $24.5 million bond issue to upgrade and add on to its current jail, law enforcement center and courthouse.

• Read the KETV7 Omaha News Article

View Preliminary Drawings for the New Justice Center

• North Option 2 Courthouse – 11×17
• North Option 2 – 30×42

A long-anticipated project to build and expand the Washington County Jail was moved forward this week when the Washington County Board of Supervisors approved pursuing a voted bond issue to finance the effort.

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Unanimous Recommendation for New Jail Given by Committee

JUNE 28, 2016 — A 16-member Citizens Advisory Committee was charged by the Washington County Board of Supervisors with making a recommendation on a path moving forward in regard to the Washington County Jail. The Committee unanimously recommended that the County Board move forward with building a new “Justice Center” on a green field site with 60 beds, Sheriff’s department facility, court facilities and county attorney facilities.

– Read the Full Report –

Take a moment to read the report from Prochaska & Associates, that addresses our jail over-crowding issue. Your support is critical in resolving this growing problem.

• Read about the planning process
• Read the Needs Assessment conducted by Prochaska & Associates
• See news accounts about the overcrowding issue

See KETV Dave Roberts’ report on the overcrowing issue: