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Liberty County approves interlocal agreement with Jasper County to house inmates
Summary
The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement sending Liberty County inmates to Jasper County, intended to reduce local population pressure and ease attorney visits.
The Liberty County Commissioners Court voted to approve an interlocal agreement with Jasper County for the housing and care of Liberty County inmates.
During the discussion Sheriff (unnamed in the record) described the agreement as a standard interlocal arrangement that will reduce the county jail population by transferring inmates to Jasper County. The sheriff said the arrangement could also reduce travel for defense attorneys who currently must travel to meet inmates.
County Attorney Matthew Poston confirmed the agreement was the county’s standard interlocal form. The motion to approve was made by Greg (Commissioner) and seconded by David (Commissioner). After no further discussion the court voted to approve the agreement.
No contract term lengths, per‑inmate costs, or expected start dates were provided during the agenda item.
The court did not provide further operational details about how transfers will be coordinated or which categories of inmates will be moved under the agreement.
