Cameron County jails drop below capacity amid state compliance monitoring
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Cameron County jails have dropped below state capacity limits, a necessary step for compliance after previously exceeding capacity by 47 inmates. Sheriff Manny Treviño has collaborated with local judges and the district attorney to expedite court cases, addressing the issue of slow inmate transfers to other facilities. The county is now required to report daily inmate numbers to the state for ongoing monitoring. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards confirmed that while the jails are currently under capacity, they will continue to be observed. A successful re-inspection could restore compliance certification, while failure may lead to further inspections and potential population reductions.
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