Central arraignment room utilization
Summary
Councilmember Phillips toured the Media arraignment facility and found it underused — arraignments happen by video, not in person. Council is committing to a year-long stakeholder effort to decide whether to bring people there physically, shrink the space, or rethink central booking entirely.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
The lease costs $49,336.68 a year; going all-video could eliminate the rent, while a full central booking could cost six figures.
Taxpayers could save rent dollars; defendants avoid unnecessary jail time if arraignment improves.
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