New Prosecutor to Clear Jail Backlog | Jackson News

Hinds County is tackling its jail overcrowding crisis by hiring a new prosecutor to clear the massive case backlog—over 300 people are currently crammed into a facility designed for far fewer. The move follows the resignation of the previous DA amid federal bribery charges, and the new appointee, chosen by the governor, aims to speed up trials or find quicker resolutions to reduce pretrial detention. Supervisors are largely supportive, funding the position from surplus funds while hoping it’ll ease pressure on the system, improve conditions for those needing medical care or held on nonviolent charges, and eventually free up resources for other critical needs—including addressing long-standing underfunding in the public defender’s office. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a16e971dbbf3e91