Coverage dated October 26, 2026

New 24/7 monitoring going into effect for Harris County suspects on ankle monitors

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It's hard to believe, but no one with Harris County Pretrial Services was monitoring defendants wearing monitoring devices on bond for violent crimes 24/7. That's changing thanks to $1.5 million given to Pretrial Services by Commissioners Court.

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    New 24/7 monitoring going into effect for Harris County suspects on ankle monitors (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    It's hard to believe, but no one with Harris County Pretrial Services was monitoring defendants wearing monitoring devices on bond for violent crimes 24/7. That's changing thanks to $1.5 million given to Pretrial Services by Commissioners Court.

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