More discussion was held by the Marshall County Council Monday morning concerning two ordinances that coincide with the jail expansion project.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Shares Statistics during Jail Information Meeting
A public meeting Monday night allowed several officials who deal with criminal justice and legal aspects of the judicial system to explain information behind the proposed jail expansion project.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Quotes for New Police Vehicles
The Marshall County Commissioners considered quotes for four new police vehicles for the sheriff’s department.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Sheriff’s Department
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented additional appropriation and transfer requests to the county council last week.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Members Review Additional Appropriation Requests
With the rise in population at the Marshall County Jail, the Marshall County Council considered an additional appropriation in the amount of $12,000 for janitorial supplies.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Addresses Jail Overcrowding
The overcrowding issue at the Marshall County Jail is just one of the complaints in new lawsuits filed against the county.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Hold Hearing over Proposed Infrastructure Development Zone
Marshall County residents will have a chance to weigh in this morning on a measure that would make certain broadband infrastructure exempt from property taxation.
A public hearing over a proposed infrastructure development zone will be held during this morning’s county commissioners meeting. The designation was requested by Marshall County REMC last month.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve CHIRP Grant Application
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked permission from the commissioners this week to apply for a grant for pull over/DUI enforcements.
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 Sheriff Presents Healthcare Contract Information
The Marshall County Commissioners heard a proposal from Sheriff Matt Hassel concerning inmate health care.
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 Sheriff’s Department Lobby Offered as Cooling Center
With the heat indices expected near 100 degrees today, Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel has offered the lobby at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department as a place where residents can take a break from the heat.
Continue readingHeating, Cooling Units to be Replaced at Marshall County Jail
Three rooftop heating/cooling units at the Marshall County Jail expect to be replaced this year after a decision made by the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning.
Continue readingMaintenance Director to Seek Quotes for Heating, Cooling Units at Jail
The heating and cooling rooftop units at the Marshall County Jail are at an age where Jail Maintenance Director John Greer is urging the Marshall County Commissioners to look into replacing them soon.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff to Apply for SAVE Grant
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked permission from the county commissioners on Monday to apply for a Stop Arm Violation Enforcement Grant.
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 Considers Reimbursement Policy
Deputies hired by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and who leave within a certain amount of time after training may be required to reimburse training funds in a policy being considered by Sheriff Matt Hassel.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Working on Inmate Worker Policy
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel is working to complete an inmate worker policy.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Decides to Move Forward with Intergovernmental Agreement
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel decided to renew his interest in moving forward with an intergovernmental agreement with the Elkhart County Sheriff in order to house inmates at the Elkhart County Jail to alleviate overcrowding at the Marshall County Jail.
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.
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