Courthouses & jails enable justice to function, because they are the places where much of the due process of law happens. According to state law, Counties in South Dakota are responsible to provide adequate court and jail facilities.
The Codington County Justice Advisory Committee (CCJAC) exists to examine the issues surrounding the County’s legal responsibility to provide adequate jail and court space.
Click on the links below for more information:
CCJAC Work (Reports & Analysis)
Public Information Meetings (slides & audio)
CCJAC Origination Documents
Committee Members
Voting Members: Megan Olson Larry Wasland Al Koistenen Matt Kranz Sheriff Brad Howell Commissioner Troy VanDusen Commissioner Lee Gabel (Chair)
Non-voting Members: The Honorable Robert Spears Chief Corrections Officer Matt Blackwelder
Useful links
South Dakota Codified Laws
Standards, Best Practices – Courts
National Center for State Courts’ Guidelines for Best Practices In Court Security
National Center for State Courts’ Steps to Best Practices for Court Building Security
National Sheriff’s Association Courthouse Security Checklist
National Center for State Courts Planning and Design Guide for Court Facilities
National Center for State Courts report on Courthouse Violence 2010-2012
Michigan Court Planning and Design Guide
Standards, Best Practices – Jails
National Institute of Corrections’ Jail Design Guide
American Corrections Association Core Jail Standards (linked from correction.org)