St. Louis City Justice Center

In a Tuesday order, Circuit Judge Joan L. Moriarty cited a lack of staff at the City Justice Center — and subsequent reductions in detainee services — as reasons to require Sheriff Alfred Montgomery's office to immediately provide transportation to external medical providers.

Mayor Cara Spencer said she is shocked that Montgomery would float taking over the city’s jail while he doesn’t fulfill the debated duties of his office.

The nonprofit behind the technology hopes to expand its reach further.

Following an hourslong hearing, Sheriff Alfred Montgomery said his office should take over the City Justice Center in order to provide detainees with improved medical care.

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 former jail oversight board leader is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Mensah says they were beaten unconscious by police while visiting the jail in 2023.

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.

Nate Hayward has spent more than 30 years with St. Louis County. He will replace Doug Burris, who led the City Justice Center on an interim basis after the previous commissioner was fired.

The family of a detainee who died in the St. Louis jail said before his funeral that they’re still searching for answers a month after his death.