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Defense counsel Michael De Leon confirmed that the defendant had received discovery and that an immigration Padilla analysis had been provided; counsel told the court he had explained immigration consequences with the defendant, and the transcript reflects the court received a Padilla letter from immigration counsel \"Coles Davila.\" Judge Boyd expressly asked whether the defendant understood deportation and other immigration consequences of a plea; the defendant acknowledged understanding that entry of the pleas could result in deportation and denial of reentry or naturalization.

After receiving stipulations and states’ exhibits, the court found the evidence sufficient to support the pleas. The court accepted the plea agreement and sentenced the defendant in each cause to eight years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, to run concurrently, with a $1,500 fine in each case and chapter 62 (sex‑offender registration) compliance. The court ordered no contact with the complainants and noted that the sentences would include all appropriate credits for time served.

Judge Boyd explained appeal rights and the consequence of a plea bargain and accepted the defendant’s signed waivers of appellate rights. The court also advised the defendant of weapons restrictions that follow felony convictions.

All parties conferred on record about evidence and recommended terms before the court pronounced sentence.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Judge Boyd's Zoom Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","In court proceedings before Judge Stephanie Boyd the defendant Jose Angel Cervantes entered no‑contest pleas in two indictments for indecency with a child; the court accepted the pleas, received a Padilla immigration advisement, and imposed concurrent eight‑year sentences with fines and chapter‑62 registration compliance.","taxTitle","Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas","taxId",66298,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6184439,"Several cases remain on hold pending competency and psychological evaluations, court hears",64,4992000,5056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5090794-7c82d8524f203c9192a70664f1b4f601&start=4992&end=5056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5090794-7c82d8524f203c9192a70664f1b4f601/thumbnail_4992000.jpg","/articles/6184439/Texas/Several-cases-remain-on-hold-pending-competency-and-psychological-evaluations-court-hears","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184439-04765e20e302991f538a309577b22fb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775486251&Signature=n~bz7R5UN0vaGZ9XHIFiwXslVbldBhumgOCH4O~0rBtoEzMHVrbQy2cPhr4br5fo26JHgh6elsPXpntyy459uTsZTqM0MrmjSxXxnZn5eemmlqqshC-ZVjn1ZsehlBii8~rpSIjDTppW7nCTJrwmqfHPNRoFi70yQjp-RCAhlvALeSlSLYaBjfg-53U94HUdh7setHiyT-OsOYVqBq~~1W1AkVLH7BGEJWA1RhG3iRGP9c7n~snUU1puCLDPOEN1kcjenTPJ45laVBhHforTOvIBk~q90LqRJnoQf0fnxZkbG-nStCSrApjiH4JZrst64yzHaGKae9iD26fRpUYTGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Stephanie Boyd paused several matters after defense counsel and court staff said competency or other psychological evaluations were either underway or not yet completed.

Defense counsel and staff reported that several defendants are awaiting examinations or reports from court‑appointed evaluators. For example, the judge was told that Adrian Holmes had been seen by a doctor and the court was waiting for a written report; the judge recalled Holmes' matter to July 15. For Jonathan Allen the court recorded an outstanding competency evaluation that had not been completed; the judge asked clerks to contact the evaluation unit for status and set a follow‑up. Richard Cantu also was reported to have completed evaluations with the court awaiting final reports; the court set a July 21 recall for that matter.

Judge Boyd explained the statutory requirement to halt normal proceedings when a competency concern is raised: “Once there is a concern on whether somebody is competent or not, we have to stop everything,” she told a defendant who asked when his matter would proceed. The judge asked court coordinators to confirm when evaluations would be filed so the court could schedule the next appearance.

Defense counsel described delays in getting evaluator interviews completed and in receiving written reports; the court asked Norma to email the relevant unit and to bring evaluations to the next hearing when available. Where evaluations were complete, the court scheduled short recalls to allow counsel and the court to review the reports and determine whether proceedings can resume or further services are required.

The court emphasized that competency evaluations slow case processing because a licensed evaluator must assess the defendant’s current capacity to understand charges and assist counsel; only when the evaluator files a written report may the court resume scheduling for trial or plea negotiations.","Judge Boyd recalled multiple matters awaiting competency or psychological evaluations, including Adrian Holmes and Jonathan Allen; defense counsel and court staff said doctors had seen some defendants but reports were pending.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6184444,"Probation compliance, restitution and pretrial services draw repeated attention in Boyd docket",2723,326000,3049000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5090794-7c82d8524f203c9192a70664f1b4f601&start=326&end=3049","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5090794-7c82d8524f203c9192a70664f1b4f601/thumbnail_326000.jpg","/articles/6184444/Texas/Probation-compliance-restitution-and-pretrial-services-draw-repeated-attention-in-Boyd-docket","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184444-1dc8e8e0961c4a9c739461f5eaf966d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775486251&Signature=LVkkYpaEb7LZlfZdBHpQZicFxsjri0HFw9vwVfD6vtodFeHpa--cstQBHvEToTWN-1D8m5HekUOeMB2wdc6V9e9J3N9UMs0RFHAfEoZaRUW8Inek7v-XZrjrWX-Pr9jPCE-zY7sQAzMT-V3TaodjmhsUF9CJq4QSOh-WVP0d9hCh-A3srH8ghrOTfNS8eo5r8GgpiC3KyrhesfpEXq3sTwG1ICdYvslzebYeHei0wqfeg8ZwmiODwDhHwpIv7b6S0Dm4PDCnz0K2HLP6ZJJxXQqF6bdu8B1QNFVa-tjcrZLQ6pkAqw7iT9A5XdUns-XhyYyKF3Ak4yOHqWlFW~6TKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Stephanie Boyd addressed several matters involving probation compliance, restitution and pretrial services during the docket, directing probation officers and counsel to resolve payment plans and to return with clarified balances.

On the record, the judge instructed probation to talk with defendants before reset forms were issued and said probation officer “Ms. Abrams is the probation officer for this court.” She repeatedly told defendants to confer with probation before leaving the courthouse so the court would have up‑to‑date restitution and compliance information.

In one proceeding concerning Sylvia Noriega, the court and probation staff said the case was being handled by summons so the defendant would not have to pay bond, and probation would determine whether supervision fees already paid could be applied to restitution. The record includes a restitution balance that was discussed as $2,994; the judge ordered the matter recalled for July 15 so probation could provide an updated balance and who the restitution was owed to. “Probation is going to see if some of her fees can go towards the restitution,” the judge said while directing a July recall.

Other probation issues on the docket included: (1) verbal admissions and remediation planning in in‑custody violation hearings; (2) a court‑directed referral to felony drug court for a defendant identified as Chelsea, whom the court found likely has a drug problem and ordered to remain in custody until drug court intake; and (3) multiple defendants told to meet with probation to arrange payment plans or surrender surety when conditions were violated.

The court emphasized that a failure to follow pretrial conditions or to appear when required could lead to bond forfeiture or remand: in one matter the judge ordered bond forfeiture and remand without bond after the defendant failed to appear and court staff confirmed announcements had been made.

The judge told defendants that payment plans and restitution details must be worked out before reset dates: “Once you pay this restitution, you'll be done with your probation,” she said in one exchange about a $2,994 balance, but added that probation would determine the precise application of prior fees.

Clerks were instructed to provide reset forms to defendants once arrangements were made so they would be excused from court.","Multiple hearings on probation compliance, restitution amounts and pretrial services played out before Judge Stephanie Boyd; probation officer Ms. Abrams and court staff coordinated cases including restitution calculations and a summons‑based filing to avoid bond in one matter.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6184450,"Judge Boyd resets dozens of dockets, cites discovery delays, lab backlogs and jail transport limits",4761,43000,4804000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5090794-7c82d8524f203c9192a70664f1b4f601&start=43&end=4804","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5090794-7c82d8524f203c9192a70664f1b4f601/thumbnail_43000.jpg","/articles/6184450/Texas/Judge-Boyd-resets-dozens-of-dockets-cites-discovery-delays-lab-backlogs-and-jail-transport-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184450-fc9951283adcedaa7f3ab03f2edf972e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775486251&Signature=TL5FuivPmwsJEy6G5yzQbUwGGjWTYlfo~Z~EyOpC97SeoMgAVeUryw~SSklFpK67yJIWiiXDgWEASU378qBXwzWFS2sXfJPhN0XW95CGW5TM6md2vNn~YM0qENt3bwXuYm5iwB6NmYGEm2LWK23mS2fdYbiOuIdD7r7aROSZ8BCubCZ4XyzocP58QA7We-fgIHSLMIZBXEqM-tQXp2n85P~1TwFns5dJkB7-gfAkVIXDNSWgZfo7E0j99TvbF7fliaeClcaDMNRnwvUgUUsllAK2kTIb2NrjGhmAcNGWd0kTbmv86RwXuVqnyNClAQNBdZ2IGL9~XwmnwCOIKKIupQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Stephanie Boyd, 187th District Judge, used Wednesday’s docket call to reset dozens of criminal matters and to set a series of plea‑deadline and status dates as courts contend with discovery and lab backlogs and transport constraints.

“It's going to be a great day,” Boyd said while directing clerks and counsel to sign reset forms; later in the session she noted the jail population when discussing transport logistics: “I can't believe 200 inmates. Yes. Total. 2 0 8. 2 0 8.”

The court repeatedly postponed final plea deadlines and trial scheduling to mid‑ and late‑July and into August for cases where discovery remained incomplete or lab results were pending. Examples on the record included plea‑deadline resets to July 10, July 15, July 17, July 24, July 31 and an August 4 setting for cases awaiting blood testing and other forensic results. Judge Boyd warned counsel the court will treat plea deadlines as firm: “At that time, you need to let the court know whether or not y'all have reached an agreement. If you have not reached an agreement, then your plea deadline date will have expired,” she said in open court.

Court staff and attorneys flagged two recurring causes of delay: (1) forensic labs that have not yet returned results needed for charges or plea bargaining, and (2) limited transport capability because of the high jail population and limits on how many in‑custody defendants the courtroom and deputies can accommodate at once. The judge told defendants appearing by Zoom that they still must be dressed appropriately and be ready to proceed when called.

Judge Boyd also addressed administrative logistics: counsel were reminded to request in‑custody defendants from deputies only when ready, to avoid repeated transports; the clerk (referred to on the record as Norma) coordinated reset forms throughout the morning.

The court scheduled follow‑ups for cases where the state indicated evidence was incomplete: for example, a plea‑deadline date of Aug. 4 was set for a case where blood evidence was noted as outstanding; other cases were given specific mid‑July dates to give time for lab reports and for defense review of recently produced discovery.

The court’s blanket approach — pushing numerous matters into mid‑ to late‑July and early August — reflects a mix of docket control (maintaining final plea deadlines) and accommodation for operational limits that affect the pace of criminal case processing.

The court clerk will circulate reset forms to each defendant whose matter was continued; attorneys and defendants were told that failure to sign a reset form can prompt recall and possible warrant exposure.","Judge Stephanie Boyd of the 187th District Court recalled multiple criminal matters and set a wave of plea‑deadline and status dates in July and August, citing ongoing discovery and lab delays, transport constraints and a high jail population.","actionData","errors"]

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Defendant Jose Cervantes pleads no contest to indecency charges; judge accepts plea and sentences concurrently to eight years

Several cases remain on hold pending competency and psychological evaluations, court hears

Probation compliance, restitution and pretrial services draw repeated attention in Boyd docket

Judge Boyd resets dozens of dockets, cites discovery delays, lab backlogs and jail transport limits