Space is almost always a factor in length of sentences. Space problems cause delays that impact child support cases, which directly impacts children. The Saline County jail constructed in 1981 has a total capacity of 32 inmates. The current average daily inmate population is 55 to 95. Law enforcers booked 363 offenders in March 2001.
Lawbreakers know that Saline County has no room to incarcerate.
Saline County judges rarely are able to match the punishment with the crime because of limited jail space. A needs assessment from an objective third party determined that 240 jail beds are needed today. 350 jail beds would help prepare Saline County for the future. Labor costs for running an antiquated facility is fiscally irresponsible. Only one fire department in Saline County is a totally paid department.