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National Association of Counties (NACo) (Washington DC)

  • The Delivery of Pretrial Justice in Rural Areas: A Guide for Rural County Officials

    “This is a guide for elected officials seeking to enhance existing or develop new pretrial justice practices in rural areas.

  • Health Coverage and County Jails: Suspension vs. Termination

    "Medicaid allows for-and the federal government encourages-continued eligibility for coverage for a person who is incarcerated.

  • Questions & Answers: The Affordable Care Act and County Jails

    "The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has set off reforms in health care systems across the country, including in county jails ...

  • County Jails at a Crossroads: An Examination of the Jail Population and Pretrial Release

    "This study is the first to examine the participation of county jails in pretrial release.

  • NACo County Explorer: Mapping County Data

    Hundreds of data indicators can be mapped.