Bexar County DA reports 40% reduction in felony backlog after targeted program
District Attorney Joe Gonzales told commissioners the felony backlog fell from 6,330 to 3,851 cases (roughly a 40% drop) after court-authorized, budget-neutral backlog-reduction work; the DA urged investment in retention and competitive pay to sustain gains.
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The Bexar County District Attorney's Office reported substantial reductions in its felony backlog after a court-authorized backlog-reduction program that used budget-neutral funds and extra prosecutor hours.
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