Former Dallas County Jail inmates allege they were held months after their release dates

NBC 5 is hearing from three former Dallas County jail inmates who recently filed lawsuits against Dallas County. They claim ...

Dallas County saves mental health support team that diverts people from jail

The Dallas County District Attorney’s office has a mental health division to help divert suspects who qualify out of the ...

‘They need to be held accountable.’ Dallas County settles another jail overdetention claim

There are still at least four federal lawsuits pending against Dallas County from others alleging the same constitutional ...

City and Dallas County agree to pursue performance measures for jail

After nearly a month-long delay, the city of Dallas will likely no longer withhold its payment to Dallas County for jail ...
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A standoff over the Dallas County Jail? Here's what's going on

Dallas County and City leaders had a tense meeting over the jail 10/14. They agreed to keep negotiating. At the 2025 Victoria ...

Dallas County Commissioners, City Council members argue over jail contract, performance metrics

The city previously delayed an $8.7 million payment to the county, concerned with metrics in the contract. The city committee voted Tuesday to recommend paying.
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Dallas council delays $8.7M jail payment, demands more transparency

DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas City Council has delayed an $8.7 million payment to the Dallas County Jail, sending the contract back to its public safety committee for further review amid questions about ...
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Dallas County, Texas, Sheriff to Upgrade Jail Software

(TNS) — As ongoing technology problems contribute to delays in releasing people from jail, Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown is opting to upgrade the jail’s current software to solve the issue ...