ND corrections officials tell subcommittee state prison population has exceeded capacity; county jails used for overflow
DOCR told the Government Finance Regional Jail Study Subcommittee that its male operational cap (1,624) was reached in mid‑2023 and the agency is relying on county and regional jails, negotiated contracts and transitional beds to manage overflow. DOCR outlined placement criteria, treatment partnerships and a pending 120‑bed agreement with Burley Morton.
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The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation told a legislative subcommittee that the state’s prison population has grown beyond its operational capacity and that DOCR is using a mix of county jails, transitional facilities and negotiated contracts to manage overflow.
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