Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bucks County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in public safety with medium priority
Good time credit tied to program participation
The jail is working on the technical side of linking earned good time to programming participation, including how sentencing language changes and when credit is lost for misconduct. Board members hope it will motivate inmates toward treatment.
Title 37 full compliance
The state inspection on July 16 went well, with inspectors verbally very pleased. The written report arrives in 30-60 days, and full compliance could let the jail skip inspection in 2027 under the two-year cycle.