400 Pre-Trial Detainees to Be Moved from Georgia Private Prison Amid Fears of Legal Disruption

400 pre-trial detainees set for transfer from Georgia prison, sparking concerns over legal delays and travel challenges.

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September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Atlanta, United States — The U.S. Marshals Service is planning to relocate approximately 400 pre-trial detainees from a private facility in Georgia operated by the GEO Group to a new location nearly 200 miles away. This move has drawn concern from legal officials who believe it could disrupt ongoing criminal cases in Atlanta.

The relocation will occur in phases over the next five weeks, with those without scheduled court dates being moved first. All detainees are expected to be transferred by October 31, 2026. Pre-trial detention typically involves individuals accused of serious offenses, including violent crimes, fraud, drug-related activities, or gun charges, where there is a risk they might not appear in court.

Critics argue that moving detainees to a distant facility will create logistical hurdles for trials, as attorneys and family members would face long commutes. Chief Judge Leigh Martin May warned that ending the use of the Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility (RADD) would be a

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