Why was 2023 such a deadly year in Los Angeles County jails? It depends on whom you askOvercrowding and neglect contribute to rising inmate deaths in Los Angeles County jails.The annual death rate in Los Angeles County jails has more than doubled in the past decade due to various factors.
Some who are mentally ill remain in L.A. County jails after charges are dropped, report saysPeople with mental illnesses in conservatorships are being held in L.A. jails after charges dropped.Facilities for released individuals often full leading to delays in transfer to community settings.