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Controversial Travis County jail policy may be heading to court
Controversial Travis County jail policy may be heading to court
The early review program has prosecutors decide if charges will go to a magistrate, if another charge should be filed, or if the accused will be set free.
AUSTIN, Texas - The early review program involves staff members from the Travis County Attorney s Office and the Travis County District Attorney.
Under the program, which is focused on accused offenders who are brought to jail, prosecutors now decide if charges will go to a magistrate judge, if another charge should be filed, or if the accused will be set free. The policy itself may soon be put on trial.
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Austin Police Department launches program targeting gun crime
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AUSTIN, Texas - In an effort to combat a rise in violent crime, the Austin Police Department (APD) has launched a Violence Intervention Program aimed at preventing gun crime. The goal of the program is to improve the safety of the Austin community through a series of proactive measures.
The Violence Intervention Program launches immediately and will last through August 31, 2021. APD is working with prosecutorial liaisons at the District and County Attorney’s Offices to increase the visibility, thoroughness, and prosecution of violent offenses.
The program is a collaboration of APD’s Organized and Violent Crimes Divisions, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, and state and federal partner organizations.
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