The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Work Program
Under the direction of Marion County Sheriff Bayles
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Inmate Work Program is designed to provide inmate workers for specific work projects within the Marion County government as well as the townships and villages in Marion County. The inmate workers will not be used for private business.
This program is strictly volunteer. The participants (sentenced inmates from Marion Municipal Court and Common Pleas Court) are strictly interviewed and vetting by the Sheriff’s Office, The Multi-County Correctional Center, and the sentencing court before being permitted to leave the jail facility and be part of the work crews. As a reward the inmates are given time off their sentence in accordance with the laws of the state of Ohio. This program and the reduction in sentences are both permitted by the Ohio Revised Code.
The inmate work program started in March of 2023.
The inmates have been happy to get a chance to work and give back to the community.
M.A.T. Program (Medically Assisted Treatment)
Under the direction of Multi-County Correctional Center Executive Director Aiken
Multi-County Correctional Center with partnership from Spero Health and ADAMH (Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health) is providing a drug treatment program for inmates at Multi-County Correctional Center which is designed to assist with life skills.
This program provides availability of addiction and mental health services to inmates of Multi-County Correctional Center. Those inmates impacted by mental health disorders and/or addiction have access to this service which includes Prevention, Trauma-informed approaches, Recovery Support Services, and Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Faith based programs
Under the direction of Multi-County Correctional Center Jail Chaplain Tim Smith
Celebrate Recovery: This is a Christ-centered 12 step program that addresses life issues as well as substance abuse.
Weekly Bible Study: Group sessions that include emotional and prayer support as well as in depth bible study.
Printed resource gathering and distribution: Religious literature screened and distributed by Chaplain Tim Smith.