Reference Materials

National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Studies:

NIC - Jail Planning & Expansion - Local Officials and Their Roles
NIC Jail Crowding - Understanding Jail Population Dynamics
Jail Staffing Analysis - Workbook for Jails
Jail Design Review Handbook - Ongoing Process of Asking Questions to Ensure that the Design of a Jurisdictions Jail Project Is Just Right
NIC Executive Summary - On- site Assessment of How Washtenaw County s Criminal Justice System Functions
NIC Report - Local System Assessment for Washtenaw County ( October 7-9, 2003 ): Executive Summary, Findings & Recommendations

Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) Reports:

Jail Crowding Recommendations - Annual Conference ( August 19, 2003 ) Papers on "Jail Overcrowding - A Serious Problem Requiring Comprehensive Solutions"

Michigan Task Force on Jail and Prison Overcrowding Final Report (March 2005):

Michigan Task Force on Jail and Prison Overcrowding Final Report - The State of Michigan Task Force on Jail and Prison Overcrowding has issued its March 2005 final report for Governor Jennifer Granholm that articulated strategies for utilizing jail an prison resources in a more effective and efficient manner without compromising public safety.

State of Michigan Jail Overcrowding Act: