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State-Local Relationship in Wisconsin Corrections

NCJ Number
88158
Author(s)
K Johnson; P Shannon
Date Published
1982
Length
35 pages
Annotation
This staff brief provides background information on the relationship between State and local governments regarding corrections funding responsibilities in Wisconsin.
Abstract
It describes the State and local corrections systems in the State and explains how they are funded. It discusses payments made by the State to local governments with State correctional facilities to reimburse local expenses incurred as a result of the facility. The report also presents potential options for discussion by the State Legislature's Special Committee on Correctional Services to encourage localities to accept State correctional facilities and to encourage development of local correctional facilities. Tabular data are provided. The appendix contains program guidelines to payments for municipal services.