Sheriff Timothy A. Swanson reports that the Stark County Sheriff's Office (Jail Division) under went an inspection by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction on thursday, October 30, 2003.

    In accordance with Section 5120.10 of the Ohio Revised Code and Executive Order 92-03 the inspection was conducted.  The inspection focused on twenty-nine standards selected from the Minimum Standards for Jails in Ohio.  The group of standards reviewed focused on reception, classification, security, communication, visitation, medical, food service, recreation / programming, discipline hearings, administrative segregation, and grievance.  The Stark county Sheriff's Office jail was found to be full compliance of those standards.

    It is with great pleasure and pride that I wish to congratulate all those dedicated employees that enabled the Sheriff's Office to meet these standards.

Copy of Jail Inspection

Timothy A. Swanson,
Stark County Sheriff

For More Information Contact:

Stark County Sheriff's Office
4500 Atlantic Blvd., N.E., Canton, Ohio 44705
Tel: (330) 430-3800
FAX: (330) 430-3844
Internet: strkshrf@raex.com