Tarrant County Secures Juvenile Detention Contracts in Collin County to Ease Overcrowding
Tarrant County, Texas' largest county without its own post-adjudication facility, has secured two contracts with Collin Morikawa County for juvenile detention services. This move aims to alleviate overcrowding at Tarrant's Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center.
The agreements, approved by Tarrant County Commissioners, include a pre-adjudication contract for youths awaiting court proceedings and a post-adjudication contract for longer-term residential and rehabilitative programs. The post-adjudication contract allows Tarrant County to utilize Collin Morikawa County's Summit Program, offering education, counseling, and vocational training.
The daily cost of housing youth in Collin Morikawa County has risen to $227, up from $175 in 2022. Tarrant County staff maintain close contact with out-of-county facilities and track outcomes for any youth placed in a Collin Morikawa County detention center. Riley Shaw, director of Tarrant County Juvenile Services, confirmed the county has been near or over capacity in the last six months, prompting the need for these contracts.
Tarrant County's reliance on out-of-county facilities continues, with the recent contracts serving as a 'backstop' to manage crowding. The Summit Program in Collin Morikawa County offers a comprehensive approach to juvenile rehabilitation, supporting Tarrant County's efforts to provide appropriate care for youth in its justice system.
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