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Final Hearing On Harris County Bail Settlement, Bus Service To HISD’s Alternative High School Cancelled, And Decline In Oil And Gas Jobs

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 28, 2019 · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.

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Federal Judge Approves Settlement Over Historic Lawsuit On Harris County Bail System

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on September 5, 2019 · Judge Lee Rosenthal, of the Southern District of Texas, has rejected objections to the settlement, which only covers misdemeanor cases.

Tags bail harris county Kim Ogg Lee Rosenthal misdemeanor

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New Protocol On Bail System Would Increase Workload Of Pretrial Services In Harris County

Houston Matters / Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on January 18, 2019 · About 85 percent of those arrested on misdemeanors would be released on cash free bonds.

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In Latest Development About Bail System Lawsuit, Misdemeanor Judges Withdraw Appeal

HPM Digital Team

Posted on January 8, 2019 · The Houston Chronicle also reports the jurists are replacing the D.C. law firm that was handling the litigation with a Houston-based pro bono attorney.

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Federal Court Allows Harris County Judges to Keep Setting Bails

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on August 15, 2018 · The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals grants a stay of the order from Judge Lee Rosenthal

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UPDATE: Texas Organizing Project Demands Harris County Settles Lawsuit About Bail System

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 28, 2018 · County officials say they have presented a settlement proposal based on the opinion from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

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Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez agree hiring an administrator for the county jail can be a good idea, although the Sheriff would want to maintain ultimate control of the facility.

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Civil Rights Groups Support Federal Judge’s Decision On Harris County’s Bail System

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on August 11, 2017 · Back in April, Judge Lee Rosenthal determined that the county’s bail system is unconstitutional and the lawsuit is on hold because the county appealed her decision.

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The Harris County Commissioners Court discussed the effects of judge Rosenthal's order during the bi-monthly meeting it held on June 27th.

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Emmett And Some County Commissioners Concerned About Judge Rosenthal’s Order

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on June 27, 2017 · Data compiled by the county indicate more than 900 people were released in a three week period.

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Harris County officials are split over lawsuit challenging the bail system.

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Harris County Officials Are Split Over Lawsuit Challenging The Bail System

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 30, 2017 · The County Attorney’s office argues Judge Lee Rosenthal’s ruling undermines the judges’ decision making power.

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