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Smith County, Texas · Other

Smith County (Texas) Jail Over-Detention

Pays up to

$666.44*

About $666.44 for each qualifying day of over-detention, from a $1.5 million fund

Claim by Nov 2 · 30 days leftClaim ID needed
Claim deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Payout
$666.44*
Approval hearing
Feb 5, 2026

What happened

A lawsuit claimed Smith County, Texas kept people in its jail for days after their felony sentences ended. The $1.5 million settlement pays eligible people about $666 for each day of over-detention.

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* Eligibility requirements vary. You may not qualify for every match, and actual payments may be less than the amounts shown. Dibs isn't affiliated with this settlement, Smith County, Texas, or its claims administrator. Details last checked Oct 2, 2026.

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