Cameron County jails not accepting nonviolent offenders due to overpopulation
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Cameron County jails are currently not accepting nonviolent offenders due to overcrowding, as stated by Sheriff Manuel Treviño. This decision follows a report from April indicating the jails were over capacity by 47 inmates. The sheriff's office is collaborating with local judges and the district attorney to expedite court processes for inmates. Treviño noted that they have not yet requested a reinspection from the State Department of Jail Standards but will do so when ready. Meanwhile, paperwork will still be filed for nonviolent arrests to ensure individuals can respond to their charges.
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