The Marshall County Commissioners set a schedule for a visit from the Indiana Office Court Services to assess the county’s judicial operations.
Continue readingCourt Services to Assess Marshall County Judicial System in March
Marshall County Council, Commissioners to hold Jail Information Meeting
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 readingMarshall County Officer to Attend DRE Training
A Marshall County officer will attend Drug Recognition Training following an out-of-state request approved by the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioner Looking for Enforcement on No Thru Trucks Ordinance
Marshall County Commissioner Stan Klotz is looking to increase enforcement on the county’s No Thru Trucks ordinance.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approves Additional Legal Services for Jail Lawsuits
The Marshall County Commissioners continue to deal with lawsuits filed due to overcrowding issues at the jail.
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 readingMarshall County Sheriff Proposes Training Reimbursement Agreement
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel told the county commissioners last week that he’s spoken to the Merit Board about a four-year reimbursement agreement with new employees concerning training expenses.
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 Commissioners Give Blessing on Inmate Worker Policy
The Marshall County Commissioners gave permission to Sheriff Matt Hassel to put the inmate worker policy into effect.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff, Commissioners to Put Hold on Intergovernmental Agreement
An intergovernmental agreement between Marshall County and other jail facilities is now on hold.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Sheriff Vehicle Purchase
After months of trying to sort out details of a lease program or a decision to purchase vehicles outright, the Marshall County Commissioners approved a recommendation from Sheriff Matt Hassel on how to proceed in obtaining five new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Table Decision on Sheriff’s Vehicles
The Marshall County Commissioners would like a recommendation from Sheriff Matt Hassel before making a decision on the purchase or lease of new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department.
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 readingNew Jail Programs Planned in Marshall County Sheriff’s Commissary Budget
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented his Commissary Fund Budget to the Marshall County Council members Monday morning that will include classes for offenders who are serving time in the jail.
Continue readingNo Decision Yet on Purchase of County Police Vehicles
A decision on four new police cars for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will wait for another week or so.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where they will talk more about a plan to help brand Marshall County. Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jerry Chavez and Lou Pierce from the Big Idea Company presented a plan to the commissioners last month that is anticipated to help steer visitors to the county and market to those looking to settle in the Marshall County.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reorganizes, Consider Community Corrections Grant Requests
The Marshall County Council members welcomed two new members during their first meeting of the year on Monday morning.
Continue readingApplications Available for Indiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarships
The Indiana Sheriff’s Association has scholarship applications available for qualified high school seniors or college students pursuing a degree in criminal justice, as announced by Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Presents Booking Fee, Vehicle Purchase Information
The Marshall County Commissioners could soon take action on an ordinance that would establish a booking fee for offenders convicted of a crime.
Continue readingCommissioners Hold Public Hearing on No Thru Trucks Ordinance
The Marshall County Commissioners will be amending the No Thru Trucks Ordinance after a public hearing Monday morning.
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