Freestone County officials weigh short-term fixes as jail capacity strains system
County officials discussed overcrowding at the Freestone County jail, delays in transferring inmates to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities, and possible short- and medium-term responses including contracting with nearby counties, overtime for staff and billing process changes.
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Freestone County officials spent a substantial portion of a commissioners meeting discussing jail overcrowding, transport delays to Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDC) facilities and short-term options for freeing beds.
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