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Walworth Today
By the People, for the People
Walworth County Inks Deal to Transport Prisoners to Edmunds County Jail
Commissioners approve contract to house inmates at new regional facility.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Walworth County Commission has passed a motion to sign a contract with the Edmunds County Jail, allowing the county to transport prisoners to the new regional facility. The decision came during the commission's meeting on Tuesday, February 10th, where members of a recent jail study committee presented findings on the potential cost savings for Walworth County.
Why it matters
With its own aging jail facilities, Walworth County is looking to leverage regional cooperation and economies of scale by housing inmates at the new Edmunds County Jail. This move aims to reduce the financial burden on Walworth County taxpayers while maintaining appropriate correctional services.
The details
Under the new contract, Walworth County will be able to transport prisoners to the Edmunds County Jail, which recently opened. Dan Heil of the jail study committee told commissioners that Walworth is in a unique situation and can benefit from continued collaboration with neighboring counties on correctional services.
- The Walworth County Commission passed the motion to sign the contract with Edmunds County Jail during their meeting on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.
- The next Walworth County Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.
The players
Dan Heil
Member of the recent jail study committee who presented findings to the Walworth County Commission.
Walworth County Commission
The governing body of Walworth County that approved the contract with Edmunds County Jail.
Edmunds County Jail
The new regional correctional facility that will house inmates from Walworth County under the new contract.
What they’re saying
“Walworth County is in a unique situation.”
— Dan Heil, Member of the jail study committee (drgnews.com)
“We must continue to work with neighboring counties.”
— Dan Heil, Member of the jail study committee (drgnews.com)
What’s next
The Walworth County Commission will further discuss the proposal from Mobridge Executive Director of Housing Jamie Dietterle to waive tipping fees at the next meeting on March 10th.
The takeaway
By partnering with the new Edmunds County Jail, Walworth County aims to find cost-effective solutions for its correctional needs while maintaining regional cooperation on criminal justice services.
