The State Board of Local and Regional Jails (BOLRJ) sent an updated "compliance plan" to Richmond city jail on November 15 2023.
After investigating 4 deaths, the board investigated and found several violations of BLRJ's minimum standards for jails. This plan outlines steps that Richmond City Justice Center (RCJC) will need to take to address the violations.
"Overtime payments increased by approximately $2 million (333%) between FY2018 and FY2019. Overtime for sworn employees is generally used to provide jail coverage for vacant positions, employees on leave, and inmate off-site hospitalization..."