McCulloch County Jail is Cited for Non-Compliance

The McCulloch County Jail is currently listed on the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) website due to non-compliance with minimum jail standards. A special jail inspection of the Brady, Texas jail resulted in the issuance of a notice of non-compliance on April 2, 2025. TCJS inspectors found that the McCulloch County Jail has violated three minimum standards of operation.

A lack of proper supervision is the type of non-compliance discovered in two of the rules violated. TCJS inspectors’ notes reveal the thoroughness that was applied in scrutinizing the jail’s records, as follows:

McCulloch County Jail staff exceeded the 30-minute time requirement for face-to-face observations of inmates in holding cells by from 1 minute to 4 hours a total of 750 times out of 2,732 checks conducted.
With regard to the supervision of housed inmates, the staff exceeded the 30-minute time requirement for at-risk inmates by from 1 minute to 3 hours a total of 1,152 times out of 3,760 checks conducted. In addition, the staff exceeded the 60-minute time requirement for the general population by from 1 minute to 3 hours a total of 1,222 times out of 10,399 checks conducted. At-risk inmates are those known to be potentially suicidal, assaultive, or mentally ill, or who have demonstrated bizarre behavior.

The third violation was related to reassessments of the classification of inmates. Inspectors’ notes follow:

Out of 23 reclassifications reviewed, 5 of the inmates did not have a custody reassessment completed within 90 days.

The address of McCulloch County Jail is 300 W Main Street, Brady, Texas 76825. The inmate capacity is 66.

A Disturbing Case of Alleged Inmate Abuse

Detainee Anthony “Tony” Mitchell was arrested on January 12, 2023, during a welfare check and placed in Walker County Jail in Jasper, Alabama. Mr. Mitchell died in the jail’s custody just two weeks later on January 26, 2023. The shocking actions of deputies and jail staff have since emerged during investigations into his alleged wrongful death.

During the arrest, a deputy allegedly stomped on Mr. Mitchell’s genitals while he was handcuffed on the ground. The same officer, along with one other deputy, reportedly rammed Mr. Mitchell’s legs into the patrol car’s exterior and kicked him.

A former deputy has since been fired from the department after she allegedly leaked footage of the abuse of Mr. Mitchell by deputies. In addition, nine former employees of Walker County Jail have pleaded guilty to crimes against Mr. Mitchell, ranging from negligence to abuse.

After being placed in a cell at Walker County Jail, Mr. Mitchell suffered hypothermia and medical neglect, conditions which were both listed as causes of his death.

Trusted Legal Representation for Jail Medical Neglect Cases

If you suspect that a family member passed away in a county or city jail due to poor medical treatment, abuse, or neglect, it’s important to have knowledgeable legal counsel on your side. At the Law Offices of Dean Malone, we focus on advocating for families affected by in-custody deaths and understand the unique legal challenges these tragic cases present.

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