Legislation Details

File #: 26-8437    Version: 1 Name: Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County
Type: Agenda Item Status: Consent
File created: 10/1/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for transfer of custody of arrested persons prior to magistration.
Attachments: 1. Interlocal Agreement
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Title

Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for transfer of custody of arrested persons prior to magistration.

 

Body

This Interlocal Agreement is made by and between Dallas County, Texas and the City of Mesquite, Texas. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office operates several jail facilities in conformity with Texas law for the detention of adult inmates. The City of Mesquite has requested the Dallas County Sheriff's Office assume custody of persons arrested by the Mesquite Police Department prior to those persons being taken before a magistrate.

 

Financial Implications

There are no costs associated with the interlocal agreement.

 

Recommended/Desired Action

Staff recommends that the City Manager be authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for Transfer of Custody of Arrested Persons prior to magistration.

 

Attachment(s)

Interlocal Agreement

 

Drafter

Sylvia Encinia

 

Head of Department

David Gill