Community Justice Response Committee

The group’s first meeting was largely procedural and covered subjects such as when meetings will be noticed and how they’ll be led.

The commissioners said they want to gather more information about court processes before continuing the committee meetings.

Many questions asked Wednesday will be the county commissioners’ responsibility to answer, but the lack of answers caused frustration and dismay.

Sheriff Ruben Marté says two representatives of his department serving on a firm selection committee did not formally cast votes.

The commissioners' report follows months of waiting by other members of the Community Justice Response Committee.

County commissioners also laid out their vision for a new jail, but there was disagreement over how much acreage would be needed.

Monroe County could expose itself to lawsuits if it doesn't move quickly enough, an ACLU representative says.

Although the ordinance has not been ratified, attendance at the group’s latest meeting was reflective of the changes.

Commissioners say they're looking at land outside Bloomington since city council members shot down their most recent proposal.