Cameron County jails back in compliance with the state
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Cameron County jails have regained compliance with state standards after previously being found overcrowded. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office announced this improvement following a recent inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. In April, the jails were over capacity by 47 inmates, prompting the sheriff's office to collaborate with local judges and the district attorney to expedite court cases and reduce the inmate population. In June, Sheriff Manuel Treviño stated that nonviolent offenders were not being admitted to help maintain compliance. The sheriff's office credited the achievement to the dedication of its staff.
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