Shelby County Non-Compliant Jail Report
- Jail Name
- Shelby County
- Report Date
- 09/08/2026
- Number of days
- 43
- Inspector
- Original Report
- Download Non-Compliant Special Report
- Notes and Summary
- During the review of documentation and video provided after a custodial death, it was noted that jailers exceeded the required 15 minute observation period a total of 15 times. The late rounds were conducted anywhere from 1 minute to 8 minutes over the required 15-minute observation period.
- During the review of documentation and video provided after a custodial death, it was noted that jailers did not look into the cell on at least 4 occasions when observation rounds were conducted.
James Elliot Perry, 49 years old, died in-custody at the Shelby County Jail on July 19, 2026. Four laws enforcement employees have been indicted in connection with the death. Four East Texas law enforcement employees charged in inmate’s death | cbs19.tv
- Violation Types
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- Health Services - Chapter 273: Health Services
- Supervision Of Inmates - Chapter 275.1