Government Advocate urges including ‘decarceration’ in correctional facility size discussion How much might emerging trends in criminal justice affect future capacity needs? By Tim Stuhldreher - January 19, 2023
Government County Prison will consider expanding its reporting on health care complaints The advocacy group Have a Heart is pressing for increased disclosure, in hopes it will offer insight into the quality of care offered by PrimeCare Medical, the prison’s contracted healthcare provider. By Tim Stuhldreher - January 19, 2023
Community Upcoming events highlight case for bail reform, immigration reform Local organizations are taking part in a film screening and a “Changemaker Chat.” By One United Lancaster - January 18, 2023
Government County posts full needs assessment for correctional facility The document was posted following the commissioners’ acceptance of it at their work session on Tuesday. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 21, 2022
Government Prison Board hears projections for new site’s capacity needs Based on current trends and policies, the county can expect to need a correctional facility with between 1,219 and 1,271 beds by 2050. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 16, 2022
Government What does the needs assessment say about Lancaster County corrections? Like facilities elsewhere, the County Prison has been impacted by the pandemic and the increase in mental health and substance abuse problems. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 16, 2022
Community Advocates make case for ‘right-sizing’ correctional facility on eve of needs assessment presentation Panelists urged community members to turn up en masse at Thursday morning’s Prison Board meeting By Tim Stuhldreher - December 14, 2022
Government A first glimpse at the Correctional Facility’s needs assessment data A presentation based on the assessment indicates a projected average daily population “base count” of 909 as of 2050. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 14, 2022
Community Activists to hold town hall on prison size on evening before needs assessment is released Local advocates say the county does not need a large correctional facility to ensure public safety. By One United Lancaster - December 8, 2022
Government Website launched for ‘Lancaster County Correctional Facility’; needs assessment nearing completion The project’s advisory committee is hoping to present a draft needs assessment at the Prison Board’s Dec. 15 meeting. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 17, 2022
Government Needs assessment for new prison continues No decisions have yet been made about any aspect of the new prison’s size, design or layout, county Commissioner John Trescot said. By Tim Stuhldreher - October 20, 2022
Government County to use eminent domain to obtain final section of property for prison The county had arranged to buy the property, but a legal challenge has prompted a change in procedure. By Tim Stuhldreher - September 29, 2022
