From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Shaun Rabb · · 50s
Dallas County jail transfers and election prep
Dallas County officials cut jail population by 300 inmates through faster transfers and prepare for November elections.
In brief
Dallas County officials cut jail population by 300 inmates through faster transfers and prepare for November elections. Dallas County reduced jail population from 7,000 to 6,700 inmates by fixing transfer paperwork errors and is ready for November elections. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Jail population drop
Dallas County reduced jail population from over 7,000 to approximately 6,700 inmates.
Fixing transfer paperwork
District Attorney Creuzot introduced program to fix clerk errors in inmate transfers.
Program progress
Program now covers three felony courts with 167 packets returned this year.
Election readiness
Election officials prepared for November 3 elections with 20,000 mail-in ballots sent.
Election staff concerns
Elections administrator says staff may need adjustments if secretary of state updates come.
Voter status update
Fewer than 180,000 voters listed in suspense status after political campaigns encouraged checks.
The key point
Dallas County reduced jail population from 7,000 to 6,700 inmates by fixing transfer paperwork errors and is ready for November elections.
