The Study Committee on Regional Jails and State Correctional Plans of the South Dakota legislature held their first meeting last week.

The committee was assembled to look for ways to help counties with the costs of jailing prisoners.

`During the meeting, Kris Jacobson, Executive Director of the Association of County Commissioners, said many counties are dealing with major jail issues…..

Codington County Commissioner Lee Gabel said there needs to be a balance between the state and counties…..

Brown County Commissioner Mike Wiese says they are buying a building to greatly expand their prisoner capacity…..

The committee decided to hold remote meetings in Vermillion, Sioux Falls and Rapid City to get first hand information.