Potter County Jail in Amarillo held 608 inmates this week, a drop of 12 from last week, according to its weekly population report, as covered by KFDA.
The jail sits at 89 percent capacity. Of the 608 counted, the Potter County Jail holds 533 and other facilities hold the other 75.
The breakdown lists 332 pretrial felons, by far the largest group. Another 72 are pretrial state jail felons, 69 are convicted felons sentenced to TDCJ, and 40 are parole violators with new charges. The list also counts 36 pretrial misdemeanors, 19 parole violators and 19 convicted state jail felons sentenced to state jail. The report lists 73 inmates with bond denied.
One weekly dip does not change the longer view. A 90-day review shows an elevated population that regularly exceeds 600 inmates, officials say. The review also shows a 15-year increase in the county's inmate population, which has jumped significantly in recent years.
Common questions
How many inmates are in the Potter County Jail this week?
- The Potter County Jail in Amarillo held 608 inmates this week, down 12 from last week, according to its weekly population report. Of those, 533 are held in the Potter County Jail itself and 75 are held in other facilities. The jail sits at 89 percent capacity.
Who makes up most of the Potter County Jail population?
- Pretrial felons make up the largest group, at 332 of the 608 inmates. Another 72 are pretrial state jail felons, 69 are convicted felons sentenced to TDCJ, and 40 are parole violators with new charges. The report also counts 36 pretrial misdemeanors and 73 inmates with bond denied.
Is the Potter County Jail population going down long term?
- No, one weekly dip does not change the longer view. A 90-day review shows an elevated population that regularly exceeds 600 inmates, officials say. At 608 inmates and 89 percent capacity, the jail is still above that 600 mark even after this week's dip.
