Bexar County Jail Fails Another Special Jail Inspection
After a custodial death, inspectors with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) conducted a special inspection at Bexar County Jail. Subsequently, a notice of non-compliance was sent to the jail on November 19, 2024, and the jail is now listed on the TCJS website as non-compliant. Bexar County Jail failed to comply with two minimum jail standards. The inspectors’ notes mention that a now-deceased inmate was affected by the violations, as follows:
- After a custodial death, documentation was provided. A review of the information revealed that the detainee was held in a holding cell for more than 48 hours.
- Documentation related to medical instructions was reviewed after a custodial death. The documentation revealed that the inmate was not provided the medication as prescribed.
Bexar County Jail’s address is 200 N. Comal in San Antonio, Texas 78207. The jail has an inmate capacity of 5,075.
The San Antonio Jail Faces Enhanced Enforcement After a Bexar County Inmate’s Death
An investigation into the November 6, 2024, death of a 50-year-old inmate at Bexar County Jail uncovered disturbing information. After an August 31 arrest, the detainee went through detoxing conditions, which exacerbated a medical episode on the day before his death. The jail inspection reports specify that the inmate was not provided with his medication on September 3, 4, and 5.
After violations were discovered following an October 15 and November 18 inspection, TCJS announced that Bexar County will now face enhanced enforcement. TCJS discovered issues related to the intake process and medical services after the above-mentioned death.
Since then, the Bexar County Jail Deputy Chief of Detention has outlined a plan of action to rectify the violations of minimum jail standards. State-of-the-art radar technology will be installed in single-person cells in the booking area and other select areas of the infirmary at the jail. The potentially lifesaving technology can detect an individual’s respiration, heart rate, motion, and vacancy or presence in the cell without the detainee having to wear a device. Staff will be alerted when there is a change in the person’s vitals.
Seeking Help with Jail Abuse or Medical Neglect?
Being detained in a local Texas jail doesn’t mean losing your basic rights. When inmates in Texas jails experience mistreatment, such as jail abuse or medical neglect, those responsible must be held accountable.
Did you lose a loved one in a Texas jail and suspect that denial of medical care played a role in their death? Or were you previously incarcerated and suffered significant injuries because of abuse or negligence? We may be able to assist. At the Law Offices of Dean Malone, we focus on cases involving custodial deaths. Navigating the complexities of the correctional system, we bring extensive experience and a commitment to advocating for inmate justice.
Reach out to us anytime to schedule a free case review. You can contact us 24/7 by phone, text, or through our online form.
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