Cameron County jails drop below capacity amid state compliance monitoring
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Cameron County jails have recently dropped below state capacity limits, a necessary step to regain compliance after being found overcrowded in April. Sheriff Manny Treviño is collaborating with local judges and the district attorney to expedite court cases, addressing the issue of the state not transferring inmates 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 the jails are under capacity but will continue to oversee the situation. A successful re-inspection could lead to a new compliance certificate, while failure may result in further inspections and potential population reductions.
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