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In an unprecedented move due to a staffing crisis and facility issues at Remann Hall, the Pierce County jail in Washington has begun housing juvenile inmates. As reported by KOMO News, four juveniles have already been transferred to the adult jail with more expected to follow. This decision comes after a court-mandated order requiring the Pierce County Sheriff's Office to accommodate these transfers.
The staffing shortages at Remann Hall have been compounded by staff vacancies and leaves, creating a concern for the safety and security of both detainees and staff. Acting detention manager Steve Hill highlighted that these measures are temporary until more staff are hired or return from leave. The challenge, as noted by Tacoma-based defense attorney Michael Stewart, stems from long-term underfunding and mismanagement at Remann Hall, pointing out the stark difference between the youth facility and an adult jail environment.
The Pierce County Correctional Facility opened a separate section specifically to house the juvenile inmates and must comply with state codes for youth detention, ensuring separation from adult offenders and prohibiting solitary confinement. Currently, the county employs alternative detention methods for 58 youth offenders, while 33 are housed at Remann Hall.
According to the court, all juveniles transferred to the adult jail have had incidents involving physical harm or threats. Judge Joseph A. Evans assured efforts are underway to return the juveniles to their dedicated facility as soon as it is deemed safe.
For more details on this developing story, visit KOMO News: [Pierce County jail houses juvenile inmates amid staffing and facility challenges](Source).
Pierce County Faces Youth Transfer to Adult Jail Amid Remann Hall Crisis
In an unprecedented move due to a staffing crisis and facility issues at Remann Hall, the Pierce County jail in Washington has begun housing juvenile inmates. As reported by KOMO News, four juveniles have already been transferred to the adult jail with more expected to follow. This decision comes after a court-mandated order requiring the Pierce County Sheriff's Office to accommodate these transfers.
The staffing shortages at Remann Hall have been compounded by staff vacancies and leaves, creating a concern for the safety and security of both detainees and staff. Acting detention manager Steve Hill highlighted that these measures are temporary until more staff are hired or return from leave. The challenge, as noted by Tacoma-based defense attorney Michael Stewart, stems from long-term underfunding and mismanagement at Remann Hall, pointing out the stark difference between the youth facility and an adult jail environment.
The Pierce County Correctional Facility opened a separate section specifically to house the juvenile inmates and must comply with state codes for youth detention, ensuring separation from adult offenders and prohibiting solitary confinement. Currently, the county employs alternative detention methods for 58 youth offenders, while 33 are housed at Remann Hall.
According to the court, all juveniles transferred to the adult jail have had incidents involving physical harm or threats. Judge Joseph A. Evans assured efforts are underway to return the juveniles to their dedicated facility as soon as it is deemed safe.
For more details on this developing story, visit KOMO News: [Pierce County jail houses juvenile inmates amid staffing and facility challenges](Source).