Falls County Jail Shockingly Fails a Fourth 2024 Inspection

Falls County Jail is currently listed four separate times on the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) website, the latest of these 2024 inspections having been conducted on December 17. Non-compliance was found with regard to 14 minimum jail standards. This is reminiscent of the March 4 inspection, which revealed the same number of violations. Falls County Jail was cited for failing to comply with 2 rules of operation after a September 26 inspection. The results of an inspection on October 15 showed a repeat of the 2 violations listed in the previous month.

On 10 occasions, the violations cited on the December notice of non-compliance include this phrase: “This was a deficiency noted during the March 4, 2024, Comprehensive Inspection.” That is disturbing, especially considering that jails are expected to complete corrective action on every violation “on receipt of this notice.” In addition, an 11th violation has a note indicating that it was an area in which Falls County Jail received Technical Assistance during the comprehensive inspection on March 4, 2024.

Falls County Jail is in Marlin, Texas, at 2847 State Highway 6, zip code 76661. The jail has a bed capacity of 107.

Inmates Can Suffer from Medical Neglect When Jails are in Non-Compliance

Can a jail with a record of ongoing non-compliance with minimum jail standards manage to meet the needs of inmates adequately? Problems with understaffing and overcrowding are common, often resulting in non-compliance and jail neglect. One of the potentially disastrous results of jail mismanagement is medical neglect. The following are a few details from stories in U.S. news about instances of medical neglect resulting in custodial deaths:

A 45-year-old man became severely emaciated while he was incarcerated in an Alabama correctional facility. He also became completely incapacitated and allegedly suffered excruciating pain from a survivable cancer due to medical neglect. He went home covered in bed sores and died four days after being released.
The death of a man who had been incarcerated in a Charleston, South Carolina, jail was ruled a homicide three months after his death. A news release shows that he died of sepsis with septic shock due to gross medical neglect. There were other claims alleged by the family, including that he was subjected to deplorable living conditions and inhumane treatment.

Seeking Justice After a Jail Death Caused by Neglect

Incarceration should never mean a loss of basic constitutional rights. If you suspect your loved one passed away in a U.S. jail because of medical neglect, it’s essential to act swiftly. Contact the Law Offices of Dean Malone without delay. Our skilled team has significant experience with jail suicides and other jail death cases. We strive to hold jails accountable and secure justice for grieving loved ones.

We also support former jail detainees who have experienced life-changing injuries resulting from jail medical neglect or abuse. Contact us today. Call, text, or fill out our online form. We are available 24/7 and remain focused on asserting inmate rights and those of their loved ones.

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