Oswego, N.Y. ― The state Commission of Correction has cited the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office for failing to meet minimum standards in six areas at the county jail.

The commission issued a letter to the sheriff’s office Wednesday, directing the office to comply with the state standards, including medical screening questionnaires, inspection of locks and classification of incarcerated individuals.

Oswego County Sheriff Don Hilton said the letter was the result of the commission’s yearly review of the facility. He said the letter is intended to give the office a date to comply to avoid a court order.

He said they will address the issues and he expects they will be in compliance before the Dec. 10 deadline.

The Oswego County Correctional Facility was found to be in violation of the minim

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