The county has been sending inmates out of state for more than a decade due to overcrowding and understaffing at the Harris County Jail in downtown Houston.

Houston woman with 37 felony theft charges released on $75,000 bond. Crime advocate says habitual offenders need more serious consequences.

The state does not track the prevalence or provide guidance on the issue, leaving inmates to languish in jail and eventually sue counties for damages.

A diversion center would enable us to meet the mental health needs of offenders, reduce recidivism and decrease capacity ...

A New Jersey jury found Harris Jacobs guilty of leaving the scene of an accident after he struck a pedestrian with his S.U.V. But jurors would not have the final word.

The jail had been out of compliance with minimum state standards set by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards since January 2025.

The man has been in custody for more than a year. His mother said he has limited cognitive capacity and can’t care for ...

A Georgia detention center inmate briefly escaped a work detail before returning to the facility. Richard Jason Crump, 45, was charged with escape after the incident, according to the Rabun County ...

Shelby County residents will soon head to the polls for the May 5 primary. Learn about candidates for mayor, sheriff, school board and other offices.

Little Rock, Ark. (KATV) — A trustee for the Lonoke County Detention Center is currently facing multiple charges for attempting to escape jail grounds on Monday, March 2, 2026. Matthew Gross was ...

Three Harris County detention officers have been relieved of duty and criminally charged after an internal investigation found they assaulted an inmate during a March 26, 2024 use‑of‑force episode, ...

Three Harris County Jail detention officers have been indicted on misdemeanor charges stemming from a March 2024 use-of-force incident, the sheriff's office said Friday. Detention officers Isaac ...