The Marshall County Commissioners have yet to receive a report from Indiana Court Services regarding a review of the county’s court system. The delay is most likely due to measures surrounding COVID-19.
Indiana Court Services met with justice officials in early March where it was previously reported that Criminal Rule 26 was reviewed during the visit. Criminal Rule 26 indicates that inmates may be released on bond or recognizance following a risk assessment conducted by the Probation Department. Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger noted that the county has been following the procedure for a number of years.
Commission President Kevin Overmyer said in an earlier report that the judicial branch seems to be doing what is supposed to be done. At the time, Commissioner Stan Klotz said suggested programs may be modified to fit the specific needs of Marshall County.
Clevenger did stress that the report would not give a suggestion on if the county should move forward with a proposed jail expansion.
The jail population has decreased significantly in the past few months. On Monday, May 4, the population was 176.
