SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County leaders are set to take a closer look Tuesday at how the criminal justice system can better serve people leaving jail, while also addressing ongoing overcrowding.
The Bexar County Commissioners Court is expected to approve a proclamation recognizing April as Second Chance Month, highlighting efforts to support reentry and recovery for those released from incarceration.
At the same meeting, commissioners will hear a 90-minute presentation on jail diversion programs, including expanding access to mental health beds and exploring alternatives for low-level offenders…