Submitted by Suzanne Fox
Like many other residents of Jefferson City and neighboring communities, I’ve been watching the building of the new jail on High Street since the ground breaking. We have watched it go from little more than a slab of concrete to a brand new state-of-the-art prison.
The official ribbon cutting will take place the morning of July 15th. That night and the night of the 16th if you are over the age of 17, you can sign up to spend the night in prison.
Upon arrival participants will have their photo (mug shot) taken. After dinner, guests will take a tour of the facility and watch an informational video about the basic operations. The overnight stay is designed to allow citizens to see how their tax dollars were spent and also to help jail personnel work out any unexpected problems before the inmates move in.
Reservations can be made by contacting the sheriff’s office at 573-634-9160. The cost for this unique experience is $30 and includes a mug shot, 2 meals, a prison cell for the night and a commemorative t-shirt. Practically a steal! (no pun intended)
The phone number here is incorrect. It’s 634-9160