Inmates

Recent Changes in Florida Law Causing Delays for Inmates Seeking Release in Miami-Dade County

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Miami, Florida – Changes to the law in Miami-Dade County have resulted in individuals accused of crimes being held in jail longer before seeing a first-appearance judge. In the past, it was common for those deemed not “high-risk” to pay a bond and be released shortly after their arrest. However, new legislation signed by the Florida legislature and governor has altered this practice. Under Florida law, individuals must appear before a first appearance judge within 24 hours of their arrest. However, due to the high volume of arrestees in Miami-Dade, many were able to bond … Read more

Corrections Officer Indicted for Smuggling Illegal Drugs and Tobacco into Jail, Allegedly Accepting Bribes from Inmates

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Hamilton, New Jersey – A corrections officer in Mercer County has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for smuggling contraband into the jail, including illegal drugs and tobacco products. Tyree L. Hobbs, 39, is facing four second-degree charges, including official misconduct and bribery. He has been suspended without pay since July 2022 and was charged in June 2023. Hobbs allegedly began his illegal operation about 10 months after starting his job at the Mercer County Correctional Facility. According to investigators from the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity … Read more