Tag Archives: Texas Judicial Council

Bail reform bills

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

Glad to see this. An unusual bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and judges has teamed up to back broad reforms in Texas that could eliminate cash bail for nonviolent offenders who are not deemed dangerous or a flight risk. Bills introduced … Continue reading →

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Bail reform for Harris County?

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

This would be a big deal. In jails across the country, including Harris County, a majority of the people behind bars have not been convicted of a crime. In the jail complex on the north side of downtown Houston, more … Continue reading →

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