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Judge recalls warrant for man living in his car, directs referral to community court and behavioral-health services
Summary
In Bexar County Criminal Court, Judge Stephanie Boyd recalled a judge’s warrant for a defendant living in his vehicle and ordered pretrial and social-service steps including a referral to community court and Center For Health Care Services to address housing and mental-health needs.
Judge Stephanie Boyd recalled a judge’s warrant Thursday for a defendant who had failed to stay in touch with pretrial services and is living in his vehicle, and she directed court staff and the prosecutor to pursue community‑court placement and connections with behavioral‑health services.
The defendant, identified in court as Mr. Phillips, told the judge he had not been able to keep phone contact because he had been homeless and living in his car. Judge Boyd said the violation report normally triggers a warrant or bond forfeiture but that, instead of remanding him, she would recall the warrant and attempt to connect Phillips with services. “So I’m gonna recall the warrant,” Judge Boyd said.
The judge ordered the pretrial services officer —…
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