150 inmates transferred to nearby counties due to Bexar County jail overcrowding at 99% capacity.
Bexar County Sheriff's Office has transferred 150 inmates to nearby counties due to overcrowding in the jail, which has reached 99% capacity. The office is considering moving more inmates to other counties as the jail continues to fill up faster during the summer. The Sheriff's Office has proposed partnerships with Kerr and Burnet counties to house excess inmates, but financial implications have led to the Commissioners questioning the funding for these transfers.
June 19, 2024
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