CALDWELL — On Thursday evening, nine Canyon County leaders sat at ... a trailer-style jail system which housed over 100 female inmates. At the Thursday townhall, Facilities Director Rick Britton ...

Canyon County Commissioners are looking at building a new women's jail on county-owned property ... "The need for female bed space for inmates is on an upward climb, and it's not topping out ...

In 2019, the county contracted with All Detainment Solutions (ADS) to lease temporary jail units for the female inmates, a Canyon County spokesperson said. Liability concerns quickly arose at the ...