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252nd District Court resets numerous cases, orders counsel consultations; judge raises bond in one case and imposes sentences in others
Summary
During a morning session, the presiding judge in the 252nd District Court reset many initial appearances, ordered defendants to consult attorneys or complete paperwork for appointed counsel, raised a bond after a drug-test violation and imposed sentences in two cases while another case was set for dismissal upon restitution payment.
The presiding judge of the 252nd District Court reset multiple initial appearances and directed defendants who have posted bond to either hire counsel or consult at least three attorneys before their next court date, court records and the transcript show.
The judge said the resets were generally for about 30 days and repeatedly warned defendants, “If you get someone hired before the next court date, just bring the reset notice that you get today to that lawyer. If you're unable to hire someone before the next court date, then I'm ordering you to visit with at least 3 more.” The instruction — repeated across the docket — was presented as a court order the judge would enforce by potentially raising bond for noncompliance.
The rule matters because it affected dozens of people on the court calendar during the session: several defendants were given time to secure counsel or to complete forms to apply for court‑appointed…
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