The Christian County Correctional Center is due for some renovations as the Christian County Jail Advisory Group explored ways to expand and modernize the facility built in the 1970s. Overcrowding, deterioration of the jail, and standard operating procedures of the correctional center are being reviewed.

Chief Deputy Jim Baker of the Christian County Sheriff’s Office says that these renovations will be completed in phases, fixing current issues while proactively adding features that will meet the needs of the facility in the future.

The Christian County Board recently approved the administration and operational move for the sheriff’s office to be relocated to the once Zoning and Solid Waste building at 214 West Market Street in Taylorville. The renovations to the Taylorville Correctional Center have been paired with the location change for the Sheriff's Office making this a smooth transition for both parties.

Chief Deputy Baker is pleased with the response from the county board and looks forward to the new developments coming to his office and the correctional center.

Chief Deputy Jim Baker appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.