DETENTION BUREAU

The Detention Bureau is responsible for providing the care, custody and control of the inmates incarcerated in the Marion County Jail. The jail exists for the detention of persons as required by law. Confined in the jail are persons serving time for crimes for which they have been convicted, and others who are awaiting trial. Some of these inmates will be transferred to other county or municipal facilities, or transferred to the state prison system. In keeping with the philosophy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, convicted prisoners are sentenced to jail as punishment for their crime and will be treated in such a manner as to provide maximum security without undue discomfort. While the Marion County Jail is operated under a “No Frills” concept, all inmates are treated in a humane and courteous manner without regard to personal prejudices and feelings. The primary goal of the Marion County Jail is to protect and maintain the peace and security of the community.

The primary responsibility of providing care, custody and control of between 1,600-1,700 inmates is provided by the Custody and Security Division which includes operating four (4) shifts on a 24 hour/7 day basis.