A 2019 court-approved consent decree in Harris County eliminated most cash bail for misdemeanor offenses and required release on unsecured bonds.
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Terms of the 2019 consent decree addressing misdemeanor bail practices in Harris County.
The 2019 Harris County misdemeanor bail reform consent decree established an independent monitor to oversee compliance with the decree's bail-practice requirements.
January 01, 2019
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Accountability mechanism created by the 2019 consent decree related to misdemeanor bail reform in Harris County.