The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Friday affirmed a district court's decision that Caldwell County's closed bail hearing policy is unconstitutional. This ruling mandates that Caldwell County must hold public bail hearings. The decision reinforces the requirement for transparency in the judicial process, ensuring that bail hearings are open to the public.
Federal appeals court affirms ruling that Caldwell County must hold public bail hearings. Reporting from @TexasTribune https://t.co/wH7MmNaSB2
“There’s no less restrictive means to protect the public’s safety and the People have presented clear and convincing evidence…that he should be detained” – Judge Eric Fleming refusing to bail Milton Thomas who, while out on bail, is accused of murdering James Allen in San… https://t.co/eI3PvTz3RZ
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Friday affirmed a district court’s decision earlier this year that Caldwell County’s closed bail hearing policy is unconstitutional. (Via @TexasTribune) https://t.co/3YQaDk5JHJ