Los Angeles County is currently grappling with a significant issue in its inmate transportation system, as up to one-third of the 12,000 inmates in county jails are unable to make their court appearances due to a shortage of functioning buses. The LA County Sheriff’s Department has reported that out of a total of 82 buses, only 23 are currently operational, with some days seeing as few as six buses in service.
This breakdown in the transportation system has resulted in overcrowding in the county's seven jails, as inmates who are supposed to appear in court are unable to do so. This has led to individuals being held in jail longer than necessary, impacting the administration of justice.
