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The U.S. Department of Justice letter mainly focuses on the Hinds County Adult Detention Center in Raymond (pictured) but also includes the Jackson Detention Center, adjacent to the county courthouse in Jackson.

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Justice Department Cites Hinds County Over Jail Conditions

Federal officials say faltering efforts to improve conditions at Hinds County's two jails have been far inadequate to overcome decrepit physical conditions, rampant violence and poor staffing.

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