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The Cortland County Jail lacks a dedicated housing block for minors, creating difficulties in keeping them out of sight and sound of adults as required by federal anti-rape law.
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This facility scores 5. The national average across 7,437 scored United States facilities is 2 — 3 points above national average.
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can comply with a federal anti-rape law requiring minors be kept out of “sight and sound” from adults. “Our biggest problem is housing them,” said Steven VanCise, a lieutenant at Cortland County Jail. “We don’t have a block for them, so it’s a headache.” Become a Member Join the community that keeps criminal justice on the front page. In 2017, New York passed legislation that raised the age of
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World Prisons. (2026). Cortland County Jail. Retrieved September 8, 2026, from https://worldprisons.com/prisons/cortland-county-jail
"Cortland County Jail." World Prisons. Accessed September 8, 2026. https://worldprisons.com/prisons/cortland-county-jail.
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author = {{World Prisons}},
title = {Cortland County Jail},
year = {2026},
url = {https://worldprisons.com/prisons/cortland-county-jail},
urldate = {2026-09-08}
}