Grant County judges and prosecutor point to old warrants, court changes as factors in jail overcrowding Judges and the county prosecutor told the council that a backlog of old warrants and the recent expansion of court capacity are shaping the county jail population; officials said routine warrant review and faster case resolution for inmates in custody are priorities.

Grant County officials are tackling a troubling backlog of over 700 old warrants, with some dating back more than a decade, as they seek solutions to the county jail's overcrowding crisis.

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Grant County officials weigh $56.6M renovation vs. near‑$80M new jail in multi‑option presentation Contractors presented two options for Grant County's overcrowded jail: a renovation and 352‑bed addition with a base GMP of about $56.58 million (plus contingencies and allowances) or a new build near $80 million with greater future capacity; commissioners will present both options to county council before deciding.

Grant County officials are facing a tough decision: renovate the overcrowded jail for $56.6 million or opt for a new build at nearly $80 million—what will they choose?

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