Jail Passes Inspection

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that the Fayette County Jail passed inspection. On April 22, the jail was inspected by Michael Garrett, a TCJS Inspector with The Texas Commission on Jail Standards. On April 23, 2026, Sheriff Korenek received a letter from the Jail Commission stating the Commission wanted to acknowledge the excellent work of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office with a Certificate of Compliance for the Fayette County Jail.

The letter stated the jail facility is responsible and accountable for over 600 standards of responsibility under Texas minimum jail standard, and the diligent work by the jail staff is highly recognized and acknowledged under the leadership of Sheriff Korenek with a Certificate of Compliance. The certificate of compliance demonstrates the department’s dedication and professionalism in maintaining a safe, secure, and sanitary facility. The letter also recognized the Fayette County Commissioners’ Court and the Fayette County Judge for providing the necessary budgetary support for jail operations which is paramount to achieve compliance with their support of jail operations. Sheriff Korenek would also like to recognize the Jail Administrator who has been in his this new role for less than six months. Brad Neville has been a Corrections Officer for 19 years with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and has recently been promoted to Jail Administrator.