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.