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