PCRJ Authority

Faced with overcrowding in their local jails, the participating jurisdictions agreed to build an institution whose prime purpose is to offer programs and services, to include a jail industry, and to assist with reintegrating the inmates into society. Each participating jurisdiction transports non-violent, able-bodied offenders to the facility.

All participating jurisdictions maintain their own jails but they have been able to reduce their populations by forwarding this select group of inmates to the Peumansend Creek Regional Jail.

Each Peumansend Creek Regional Jail Authority member jurisdiction has two votes - one from the city/county administration and one from the Sheriff's Office. The governing body of each jurisdiction designates the administrative Authority member and any alternates. Only those so designated and present at Authority meetings can vote on behalf of the city/county.