Dallas County Jail

Dallas Council members have approved a nearly $8 million contract to keep people arrested in Dallas in the county jail after some testy exchanges with county officials.

Dallas County commissioners approved a $1 million settlement for the family and lawyers of Paul Aaron French, who died in the county jail in 2020.

Jailer Adrian Deleon Hightower allegedly assaulted Eric Colquitt while detained in the Lew Sterrett North Tower, according to footage and court records.

Dallas County commissioners recognized sheriff's deputies and officers during National Correctional Officers and Detention Services

Computer system problems possibly contributed to man's detention after a judge said he had served enough time, leading to federal civil rights lawsuit settlement.

Dallas County jail advisory committee will present its yearlong efforts report and recommendations.

Sheriff Marian Brown was endorsed by her predecessor Lupe Valdez, who left office to run for governor in 2018. Valdez is trying to win the seat back from Brown.

Dallas County's jail system passed state inspection for the first time in years under Sheriff Marian Brown's leadership, but state officials identified some problems.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals previously held that federal courts can’t weigh in on the constitutionality of the county’s pre-trial processes.

Dallas County is also drawing up a plan for how to use millions it's receiving as a share of what Texas is receiving from drug companies and pharmacies.

The population of the Dallas County Jail rose to its largest number since early March, and county staff say the culprits are two vital technology platforms that hold criminal case information.

People waiting in Texas' county jails to have their mental competence restored before trial have faced long delays before a state hospital bed is available.