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County official reports 350 pretrial bonds, 83% success rate in FY2025 report
Summary
Jason Woods told the court the county issued roughly 350 pretrial service bonds in fiscal year 2025 and that the program achieved an approximately 83% success rate, which the presenter said reduces jail stays and saves the county money.
Jason Woods, director of the adult probation office (Coastal Bend CSCD), presented the court with the fiscal year 2025 pretrial services report, stating the program issued "over 350 pretrial service bonds" and produces substantial jail-savings. He told commissioners the program's success rate is about 83 percent, defined as participants completing bond requirements with no new offenses, no jail placement, or remaining compliant and awaiting court dates.
Woods identified staff who process indigent bonds and briefed the court that the department's work helps defendants get out of custody sooner, which he said benefits both individuals and county jail costs. He provided the written report to the court and offered to answer follow-up questions.
