Criminal Justice
Lawmakers want to change Texas constitution to tighten bail restrictions
Posted on · This November, Texas voters could decide whether judges can deny bail for certain violent and sexual offenders.
Tag: Bail bond reform
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No Settlement Of Harris County Bail Bond Suit Until 2019
Posted on · Outgoing County Judge Ed Emmett accused plaintiffs in the suit of stalling a deal after the election.
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Two Judges, Defendants In Bail Bond Lawsuit, Urge Harris County Leaders To Settle
Posted on · The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that the county’s bail system is unconstitutional. Judge Darrell Jordan and Judge Mike Fields told Commissioners Court that continuing to fight the suit would only waste county resources
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DA Unveils Suggestions To Improve Criminal Justice In Harris County
Posted on · Kim Ogg says she will continue promoting personal recognizance bonds and expand diversion programs for low-level drug offenders