An advisory committee presented a report Tuesday to address concerns about the condition of Lew Sterrett, the county’s current detention center.
While there’s agreement that a new facility is needed, there are looming questions about the timeline, logistics, and price tag. Dallas County leaders say the county jail is near the end of its lifespan, and decisions must be made on how to move forward.
The Jail Facility Advisory Committee was formed in 2022 to review the conditions and operations at the dentition center and make recommendations with safety, efficiency, legal and regulatory requirements, and community impact in mind. Commissioner John Wiley Price agreed that a new facility is needed, but he wants viable solutions now. A new facility is projected to take form in 2032.
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