Posted on · A years-long case backlog, exacerbated by Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic, has been reduced during the past year. But it remains a key issue and could be contributing to crime in the Houston area.
Posted on · Four floors of the Criminal Justice Center resumed limited operations Monday
Posted on · Harvey made landfall in South Texas on Aug. 25, causing storms that dumped several feet of rain and swamped parts of Houston
Posted on · Flood damage wrecked the Harris County Criminal Justice Center, forcing judges to share space in remaining courtrooms
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.
Posted on · Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon and Shannon Miles' defense attorney Anthony Osso agree with the judge the next meeting will take place on September 6th.