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Travis County judge sets bonds, explains rights in arraignment docket
Summary
Judge Pam Sigman reviewed constitutional rights, bond options and set bail or personal-bond eligibility for eight defendants on a multi-defendant arraignment docket. Several charges originated in other counties and some defendants qualified for personal bonds with conditions such as alcohol evaluations or pretrial supervision.
Judge Pam Sigman opened a Travis County arraignment session by advising defendants of their rights, bond options and the range of punishment for the charges they face, then reviewed and set bond conditions for multiple individuals.
Sigman told each person, “You have the right to remain silent,” and described three ways to be released from custody: cash bond, surety bond or a personal bond. She repeatedly advised defendants to consult counsel about options including requesting an examining trial for felony matters and to speak with their court-appointed attorney if one has been assigned.
The judge announced bond amounts and conditions for eight defendants. Reyes Flores was told he faces a class A misdemeanor charge of tampering with a government document and that a Williamson County judge set his bail at $2,000 cash or surety; a personal bond…
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