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Judge Jenkins warns of rising jail population and custody costs, urges partner action to move cases
2084551 · January 7, 2025
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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins reported higher jail population, noted nearly $18 million in annual custody expenses and urged law‑enforcement, prosecution and defense partners to move indicted cases to reduce days‑in‑custody.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins used the Jan. 7 Commissioners Court session to report on jail population pressures and custody costs, warning partners that slow case processing increases taxpayer housing costs and stressing the county’s operational responsibilities.
Jenkins said the county was spending roughly $18 million annually on custody and…
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