Hughes v. Smith County Jail Detention Settlement
From $685.87
What happened
Smith County, Texas detained people at the Smith County Jail for more than two days after they completed their custodial felony sentences. A federal court approved a settlement requiring the county to compensate those who experienced this unlawful detention.
Do you qualify?
Anyone detained at the Smith County Jail for more than two days after completing their custodial felony sentence between July 11, 2021, and December 31, 2024.
How to file
Submit a simple claim form by November 2, 2026, either online or by mail. After you submit the claim form, a check will be mailed to you. You must submit the claim form to receive compensation.
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