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County jail holds 588 inmates; majority felony cases and several held out of county
Summary
The jail population was reported as 588 inmates (87 females); 484 were felons (82%) and 77 were misdemeanor cases (13%). Several inmates are housed in neighboring counties, the court was told.
The court received a routine jail report showing 588 inmates in custody, including 87 females. County officials reported 484 inmates (about 82%) were felonies and 77 (about 13%) were misdemeanor cases. The county is also housing inmates in neighboring jurisdictions: Deaf Smith County (18 females), Linn County (7 males), Lubbock (1 male) and Garza County (4 males), according to the report.
The figures were presented as part of the regular reporting items; no action was taken. The court acknowledged the report and had no further agenda business before adjourning.
