The County Jail Overcrowding Task Force was established in 2019 (IC 11-12-6.8) to conduct a statewide review of jail overcrowding and identify common reasons and possible local, regional and statewide solutions. The task force will also study the issue of reducing recidivism for convicted felons in county jails by offering programs that address mental health treatment, drug and alcohol treatment, education, and other evidence-based approaches.
On November 6, 2019 at Anderson University, POPAI and IACCAC made a joint presentation to the Task Force. Watch the presentation here by fast-forwarding to the 1:30:30 mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9tRx3RFMyM&feature=youtu.be
The task force shall submit a report to the governor, chief justice, and legislative council by December 1, 2019.