Concerns voiced about the proposed jail expansion project during Monday’s Marshall County Council meeting prompted officials to support the scheduling of a public information session.
Continue readingMore Lawsuits Filed Surrounding Jail Overcrowding
Amid discussions of moving forward with solutions to help reduce the jail population, Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger continues to address several civil lawsuits filed that deal with the overcrowding situation.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Discusses Jail Population with Commissioners
The Marshall County Jail inmate population remains at an all-time high with over 290 inmates.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional Employees at Jail
With overcrowding issues a growing trend at the Marshall County Jail, Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the Marshall County Council members Monday morning for additional employees to provide some relief.
Continue readingCommissioners Sign Intergovernmental Agreement for Inmate Housing
The Marshall County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement to house inmates in Elkhart County.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Receive Proposals for Additional Pod at Jail
With the rising population numbers at the Marshall County Jail, the Marshall County Commissioners are looking to add an inmate housing pod to alleviate some overcrowding issues.
Continue readingMarshall County Jail Population Continues to Increase
Marshall County officials look to ramp up discussions on an addition to the Marshall County Jail as the jail population continues to climb.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Fund Transfer for Housing Inmates
Money is now appropriated to house Marshall County inmates at another facility.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Proposes Intergovernmental Agreement for Inmate Housing
The jail population at the Marshall County Jail continues to be high with over 240 inmates as of Monday morning. Sheriff Matt Hassel previously said the jail has about 239 beds.
Continue readingMarshall County Jail Population Remains a Concern
The Marshall County Sheriff is looking for solutions to alleviate a jail population increase.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff May Consider Agreement to House Inmates in Another County
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger discussed a possible intergovernmental agreement to help alleviate overcrowding at the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Addresses County Council on Jail Population
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented jail statistics to the county council members this week. It was identical to the report given to the county commissioners last week.
Jail Pod Addition Discussions to Begin
The Marshall County Jail may be expanding to accommodate the growing number of inmates in the jail.