inDepth
Harris County’s Bail Reform Takes The National Stage
Posted on · Criminal justice reform was a major topic at Houston’s recent Democratic presidential debate.
Tag: Harris County Courts
Politics
Harris County Delays Hundreds Of Trials Due To Harvey Damage
Posted on · The Criminal Justice Center suffered extensive flood damage. Trials are being postponed, until new jury facilities can be set up and potential jurors notified where to go when summoned. That’s expected to take more than a month.
Election 2016
Harris County Courts Brace For Potential Democratic Wave
Posted on · In 2008, a strong turnout for Barack Obama swept Republican incumbents off the district court benches. A backlash against Donald Trump may bring a similar result in 2016.
News
New Assessment Tool Helps Judges Decide Whether To Release Or Detain Defendants
Posted on · Harris County courts will soon use a data-driven risk assessment tool to help judges gauge the risk a defendant poses.
Arts & Culture
New Opera Tells Story of Historic Harris County Court Case
Posted on · When members of Houston Grand Opera’s HGOco perform tonight, it won’t be on the Wortham Theater stage, but inside a courtroom full of lawyers.