The
Corrections Division maintains a full service jail with
a bed capacity for 110 inmates (16 female and 94 male),
plus holding and medical. This division provides the
incarceration, classification, educational programs,
religious services, as well as medical and food service
for the inmates. During the year 2004, this division,
processed 2,227 inmates. These inmates included sentenced,
pre-trial, and out-of-county, including Federal holds.
As a result of housing out-of-county and federal inmates,
Pickaway County received $130,295.00 in revenue, which
was placed in the General Fund. This revenue helps offset
the expense involved in the operation of the Corrections
Division. During the year 2004, 114,735 meals were served
at a cost of $1.47 per meal. Of the 2,227 inmates, 157
were on special diets (e.g., religious or medical ordered.)
There were 279 Jail Incident Reports written as a result
of Incidents which occurred within the facility.The
contracted Jail Physician and Dentist saw 586 Inmates
during the year. During the year a total of 140 inmates
requested the use of Law Books and Legal Material for
their cases.
The
Corrections Division is also responsible for Court Security
and Transportation of Inmates. The Corrections Division
has an officer assigned to the Court House for Security
of the courts. This officer also assists with the movement
of inmates within the Court House. The Corrections Division
has an officer assigned who is responsible for the transportation
of inmates (e.g., courts, penal institutions, other
jails, medical/mental evaluations).
Sex Offender Registration for Pickaway County is conducted
by the Corrections Division. Under the Sex Offender
Registration and Notification Law, it is the responsibility
of the Sheriff to maintain records pertaining to the
registration of all Sex Offenders and to make community
notification to the public when a Sexual Predator resides
within Pickaway County. The Corrections Division currently
has 40 Sex Offenders registered. Of the 40 registered,
three offenders are Sexual Predators, subject to community
notification.
