Benton County, Oregon Launches Criminal Justice System Improvements Project

Benton County, Oregon is beginning the predesign phase of its Criminal Justice System Improvements (CJSI) project. In preparation, the county has already completed a comprehensive assessment of the criminal justice system and treatment/services needs for corrections-involved individuals. In the predesign phase, the county will work with a contractor to identify which facilities will be included in the CJSI project, building locations, designs, and costs in a manner that is “Bond Measure-ready.” That work should include, but is not limited to, a conceptual design phase and a schematic design phase. The county envisions a multi-facility setting with . . .