NCJ Number
85507
Date Published
1982
Length
17 pages
Annotation
The Texas Commission was created in 1975 to regulate county jails. Its 1981 activities included jail inspections, assistance to counties on jail matters, investigation and resolution of complaints, enforcement proceedings, construction plan reviews, and participation in jail management training.
Abstract
The report presents the commission's past activities as well as legislative highlights for the year. Data are presented on the number of jails in compliance with regulations, the number closed or being planned/renovated, the jail population, and other corrections activities.