The Jackson County Grand Jury for the month of September recently released their report.
The report stated, that 337 cases were submitted and 321 true bills (indictments) were returned.
The Grand Jury reported that the Grand Jury room was too cold and the chairs were uncomfortable and could not be moved easily. The report also stated that the Courthouse security should be mindful of their disposition and courteous to the public.
Furthermore, the Grand Jury requested that designated parking be made for anyone serving on a jury.
The Grand Jury also recommended that stricter guidelines be implemented for habitual offenders who apply to participate in the Community Corrections Program., and that they be held in strict compliance, including their financial obligations. The Grand Jury thanked the investigators and officers who appeared before them, including the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsboro Police Department, Bridgeport Police Department, Stevenson Police Department, Hollywood Police Department, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, and Jackson County Community Corrections.
The Grand Jury thanked the Jackson County District Attorney and his staff for guiding them through the cases.
The report ended by stating, “We had a very educational and informative week hearing about the cases and the process that goes into our criminal system.”
