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Harris County’s Juvenile Justice Department draws national attention for rehabilitation programs
Since its opening in 2019, The Opportunity Center and the Harris County Juvenile Justice Probation Department ... “Those lower-level misdemeanors, criminal mischief, shoplifting, those kids ...
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Arrested Houston man dies from medical emergency in processing center, sheriff’s office says
A 55-year-old man facing a DWI charge reportedly died hours after entering the joint processing center last week, according to the Harris ... to county records and data from the Texas Justice ...
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Harris County DA’s office receives $7.6 million boost for jail issues, domestic violence resources
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is receiving ... from police officers on the scene of an incident before filing criminal charges. The district attorney’s office on Thursday ...
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What crimes qualify for the death penalty in Texas? What to know as Xavier Davis' Houston trial starts
Harris County’s long history with defendants sentenced ... Picking a jury for a death penalty trial can take weeks, said criminal defense lawyer Pat McCann, who has handled pre-trial and ...
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Massive water leak causes problems in downtown Houston
The issue unfolded near the intersection of Fannin Street and Franklin Street, near the Harris County Criminal Justice Center. It was first reported before noon. Officials with Houston Public ...