Sheriff JC Hooper says he will find a way to accommodate new inmates.
Author: Bill Churchwell
Updated: 10:06 PM CDT June 28, 2021
NUECES COUNTY, Texas — Nueces County Sheriff JC Hooper told 3News Monday that the Nueces County Jail is now at 100-percent capacity.
On June 21, we told you about the mounting issue believed to be created by the court system that was brought to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic. While courts are back to in-person jury trials, they are now trying to catch up.
Hooper told us last week that he believes the court system needs to speed up the process. On Monday, he told us he has seen the courts step up and appreciates that effort.