NCJ Number
30652
Date Published
1975
Length
57 pages
Annotation
THE COMANCHE COUNTY MISDEMEANANT JAIL TREATMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL JAIL CONDITIONS FOR THE INCARCERATED AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO INMATES, PRE-TRIAL DETAINEES, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Abstract
THIS REPORT DISCUSSES THE HISTORY, OBJECTIVES, ADMINISTRATION, AND SERVICES ADDED AFTER PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. AN EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT IN A NUMBER OF AREAS IS ALSO INCLUDED. THE TRANSCRIBED OPINIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND PROGRAM PROJECTIONS OF FOUR OF THE PROGRAM'S SUPPORTERS - A FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGE, THE FORMER TECHNICAL PROJECT DIRECTOR, THE PRESENT TECHNICAL PROJECT DIRECTOR, AND CHIEF DISTRICT JUDGE OF THE FIFTH COURT - COMPRISE THE SECOND HALF OF THIS REPORT. THE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES (JAIL RULES) FOR THE COMANCHE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ARE REPRODUCED IN THE APPENDIX.