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Virginia Jails Face Growing Overcrowding Challenges
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Why are Virginia’s jails feeling the strain? Rising inmate populations, a large number of pretrial detainees, and transfer delays are creating overcrowded conditions that impact safety, staffing, and access to essential services. State officials are using data tracking, pretrial programs, and long-term planning strategies to help manage capacity while maintaining public safety.