Criminal Justice Reform
Summary
The county is shifting its focus to 'pre-entry' support to help residents avoid jail time through education and job training.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county may need to increase salaries for attorneys to remain competitive with other jurisdictions.
The community benefits from a more efficient justice system and reduced costs associated with long-term jail detention.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Sheriff’s office reports in-custody death at El Paso County Detention Facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPCSO) announced Saturday that there was an inmate death at the El Paso County Detention Facility. According to EPCSO, around 2:40 a.m. Saturday morning, detention officers discovered an i...
Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions - Jul 6, 2026
The Court is looking at ways to reduce the jail population by addressing staffing shortages in the District Attorney's office and improving processing times. They are considering pay increases for attorneys to help keep experienced staff.
Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions - Mar 16, 2026
The county is shifting its focus to 'pre-entry' support to help residents avoid jail time through education and job training.
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