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Harris County courts are drowning in a massive backlog because there aren't enough judges to keep up with the cases. This means justice is moving at a crawl, leaving victims waiting longer and potentially keeping dangerous individuals on the streets.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The expansion requires significant multi-year budget increases for staffing and operations.
Low-income residents accused of crimes will receive more consistent, holistic legal representation.
Crime victims waiting for closure and defendants stuck in jail awaiting trial are the ones paying the price.
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Delays in seeking resolutions in Harris County courts due to lack of judges Click2Houston