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5 Jun 2017, 10:03 am by James G. Dimeas, Esq.
 Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is in charge of running Cook County Jail, the largest single-site jail in the United States. [read post]
29 Jul 2017, 8:17 am by James G. Dimeas, Esq.
 Cook County Sheriff, Tom Dart, has been a long-time proponent of changing the procedures for the setting of bonds to release defendants who are poor and cannot afford the low bonds needed to be released from Cook County Jail. [read post]
13 Aug 2019, 3:00 am by Robert Kreisman
In fact, in 2018, approximately 10,000 fewer people were incarcerated in the Cook County jail thanks to the decreased use of cash bail. [read post]
24 Jan 2012, 7:00 am
Cook County, Illinois, which includes the city of Chicago, is home to one of the country's largest jails. [read post]
11 Jun 2018, 3:51 pm by Whittel & Melton, LLC
This Cook County judge has now jailed spectators for direct contempt during at least three of Van Dyke hearings. [read post]
11 Jun 2018, 3:51 pm by Whittel & Melton, LLC
This Cook County judge has now jailed spectators for direct contempt during at least three of Van Dyke hearings. [read post]
20 Apr 2010, 12:16 pm by Shorstein & Lasnetski
A cook working at the Flagler County, Florida jail was arrested for allegedly bringing drugs such as Oxycontin into the jail and giving them to inmates, according to an article on Firstcoastnews.com. [read post]
5 Mar 2015, 11:09 am by Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, P.C.
The arrest was part of an ongoing operation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to uncover corruption and inappropriate conduct at the jail. [read post]
7 Sep 2017, 11:44 am by John Floyd
  “We are going to make sure criminals pay to stay at the Polk County Jail,” Sheriff Judd said. [read post]
2 May 2024, 3:00 am by Yosi Yahoudai
County Sheriff’s Department] in hopes they would take steps to ensure the safety of people incarcerated and working inside of Men’s Central Jail,” the report said. [read post]
27 May 2015, 3:19 pm by Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, P.C.
Cook County Sheriff’s officers refer appropriate cases to the Accelerated Resolution Court, which then has 30 days to hear the case. [read post]
29 Aug 2014, 5:11 am by Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, P.C.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office participated in the National Day of Johns Arrests July 17 – August 3, along with 28 other law enforcement agencies in 14 states. [read post]
19 Jul 2008, 8:17 pm
Sheriff calls 98 pages of criticism 'unprofessional,' defends reform program In a scathing report released Thursday, federal authorities said that a culture exists at Cook County Jail in which inmates are systematically beaten by guards and medical care is so... [read post]
29 Nov 2011, 2:05 am by Gritsforbreakfast
The Wichita Falls Times Record News has a story by Matt Ledesma with the bland title "County jail has fewer inmates" which documents Wichita County's remarkable, concerted effort this year among the sheriff, judges and prosecutors to reduce the local jail population quite dramatically: The story opened:Wichita County Jail officials faced a big problem to start 2011 — concerning a record-setting number of inmates.The… [read post]
4 Jun 2013, 7:16 am by Bart Torvik
Supreme Court clearing the way for police to collect DNA from suspects in serious crimes, the Cook County sheriff's office says it will begin taking samples next month from jail inmates charged with murder, home invasion and certain sexual offenses. [read post]
20 Feb 2015, 10:30 am
According to an article by the Chicago Sun-Times, the family of a Cook County jail inmate has filed suit against the sheriff’s office. [read post]
The arrest was the result of a joint operation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, part of the Sheriff’s Office’s continued effort to cut down on corruption and officer misconduct at the Cook County Jail. [read post]