Derek Dowsett is the Producer of the County Seat. Now entering his 11th season of the program, he has received what he considers a "Crash Course" in County Government.

The relocation of the state prison is in the brainstorming process right now and that no decisions have been made. Right now the state is collecting information in order to find out whether relocating the prison would be beneficial. It is important however that the counties, sheriffs, and other stakeholders are involved so that the best decisions can be made and find a solution that will keep in tact the contracting relationship that the state has with its counties.