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Criminal Justice

Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Requiring Cash Bail For Some Offenses Into Law

Paul DeBenedetto / Becky Fogel, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 13, 2021 · The Damon Allen Act bars a person from being released on a no-cash bond if charged with certain crimes.

Tags bail bail reform cash bail Damon Allen damon allen act felony greg abbott misdemeanor pr bond

Local

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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Harris County Reaches Tentative Settlement In Historic Bail Lawsuit

HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 26, 2019 · The Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote on the settlement Tuesday.

Tags bail harris county Lee H. Rosenthal Lina Hidalgo misdemeanor

Harris County

Bondsmen Sue Harris County Judges Over New Rule To Release Misdemeanor Defendants

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 15, 2019 · A policy set to go into effect this week means approximately 85 percent of misdemeanor defendants would qualify for personal recognizance bonds.

Tags bail Ed Gonzalez harris county houston misdemeanor

Houston Matters

How Effective Has Harris County’s Marijuana Diversion Program Been So Far?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on December 1, 2017 · Now that Dallas has started a marijuana diversion program, we find out how Harris County's program been going since its implementation in March.

Tags cite and release program dallas harris county marijuana Marijuana Diversion misdemeanor Misdemeanor Division Nathan Beedle policy

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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.

Tags bail ed emmett harris county Jack Cagle lawsuit Lee Rosenthal misdemeanor

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