Jails

Jonell Coleman shared a proposed 2026 budget with the St. Louis County Council Budget Committee on Tuesday. She also reported the need for more staff, greater staff training and mental health resources, as well as new clothing for residents.

Hayward’s first day as the commissioner of corrections at the St. Louis City Justice Center was Sept. 16. The New Jersey native spent over 32 years at the county jail and says he has an open door policy for activists.

The Clayton facility houses over 1,300 inmates and is the only ACA-accredited jail in Missouri. Inspectors will return in three months to check for compliance.

Abide in Love volunteers say their goal is to provide basic aid to immigrants detained in a Ste. Genevieve jail.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department referred the February incident to the FBI for investigation.

Looking back, Burris says he wishes he had formed partnerships sooner and expressed pride in serving his staff amid challenging conditions at the jail.

Samuel Hayes Jr., 31, died while being detained at the St. Louis City Justice Center on Saturday.

Abide in Love is a group of 50 activists who help detainees contact their families and provide small acts of comfort and kindness, as the Phelps County Jail has become part ICE holding facility.

Proponents say the devices have helped address inequities in the criminal justice system. But many defendants have experienced unintended consequences.

Of all Illinois jails, Madison County has the most incidents of restraint lasting longer than 10 hours–the upper limit set by the chair manufacturer. The jail said they’re not equipped to care for so many mentally ill detainees.