FEMALE INMATE OVERCROWDING Warden Says Female Inmate Overcrowding Problem At Southeastern Ohio Jail
Reported by: Martin Hicks
Web Producer: Jeff Morris
Reported: Jan. 28, 2013 3:10 PM EST
Eyewitness News Photo
Nelsonville
, Athens County
, Ohio
The warden of a Southeastern Ohio Jail said female inmate overcrowding is becoming more of a problem than ever before.
There are 32 beds available for women at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail in Nelsonville and they are often occupied.
A factor that could be contributing to the overcrowding is a 2011 state legislative change allowing lesser felons to be incarcerated in county jails.
Jail officials said it was seen as a way to save money and reduce the state prison population, but it can put a burden on local jails.
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