Primary Department: County Courts
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Wells
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of six attorney positions effective March 21, 2026, and additional funding in the amount of $766,415 to support identification of General Order Bond (GOB) eligible and carve-out misdemeanor defendants to comply with Local Rule 9 and ODonnell Consent Decree Requirements.
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Background and Discussion:
The ODonnell Consent Decree and Local Rule 9 of the County Criminal Courts at Law require all misdemeanor detainees to be released on a General Order Bond (unsecured $100 bail) unless they fall into one of six carve-out categories requiring the detainee to appear before a judicial officer for review of probable cause, setting of bail, consideration of a personal bond (unsecured bail), and any non-monetary conditions of release. A looming change in the procedures supporting this requirement necessitates the creation of these positions to ensure Consent Decree compliance with the efficient issuance of GOB's, the timely release of those GOB eligible detainees, and identification of carve-outs that protect public safety and the safety of victims.
Expected Impact:
The staff attorney positions are necessary to review and identify GOB and carve-out individuals in a timely manner to ensure the expedited release of all GOB eligible detainees. In addition to GOB/carve-out identification, the...
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