The Director of Corrections decided the final approval or denial. Work Crews are t typically made up of one to seven inmate workers, supervised by a free-world City of County government employee specifically trained how to oversee inmate workers. Some of their duties include trash pickup throughout the County,Maintenance of County vehicles and clean up during and after public activities. It is cost effective because inmates are housed in an open dayroom with double bunks. They are only in the facility in the evening and early morning.
Inmates are able to maintain responsibility and pride in oneself by giving back to the community.
The Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center is part of the Harrison County Family Court Shelter and the Family Court Counselors Building. The Juvenile Detention Facility has 20 cells plus dayroom space that will allow housing of 28 juveniles. The west side, used to house male residents, has 12 cells, two showers and a day room for recreational purposes. The east side is used to house female residents and the united states Border Patrol. It has 8 cells, showers and dayroom space.