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Purpose
The County Jail Overcrowding Task Force was established in 2019 (IC 11-12-6.8) to conduct a statewide review of jail overcrowding and identify common reasons and possible local, regional and statewide solutions. The task force will also study the issue of reducing recidivism for convicted felons in county jails by offering programs that address mental health treatment, drug and alcohol treatment, education, and other evidence-based approaches.
The task force shall submit a report to the governor, chief justice, and legislative council by December 1, 2019.
Documents
Report
Jail Overcrowding Task Force 2019 Report
Minutes
2019 Minutes
Meetings
The Task Force has welcomed public comment on the issue of jail overcrowding. They set aside time during each public meeting to hear in-person testimony and accepted public written comments until Friday, November 8. See below for videos of the public meetings.
November 25, 2019
2:15 p.m. (Eastern)
State House, Room 319
Indianapolis, IN
November 6, 2019
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Anderson University - York Performance Hall
Anderson, IN
October 30, 2019
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Central)
Ivy Tech Community College - Auditorium
Valparaiso, IN
September 30, 2019
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern)
French Lick Resort
French Lick, IN