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Houston, TX
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Federal courts ruled that Harris County cash bail system was unconstitutional, leading to reforms that release most misdemeanor defendants on personal bonds. The ODonnell v. Harris County ruling changed how the county handles pretrial detention.
Economic impact
85% of misdemeanor defendants released without cash bail.
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What happened
Federal courts ruled that Harris County cash bail system was unconstitutional, leading to reforms that release most misdemeanor defendants on personal bonds. The ODonnell v. Harris County ruling changed how the county handles pretrial detention.
Impact
85% of misdemeanor defendants released without cash bail.
About this win
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