In Texas, a blue warrant has long been the enemy of all on paper. A blue warrant is what we call a warrant issued for a probation violation. Supposedly they used to be issued on blue paper, hence the name.
The governor recently signed SB790, so after September 1, 2015 you can have a bond placed on a blue bond if you meet certain requirements. Blue warrants usually mean a very long stay in the county jail while the system solved your new case (which is the cause of many blue warrants), or the parole board decided what to do with your paperwork (dirty AUs, missed meetings, etc.) . . Bond just wasn’t an option for a blue warrant before, but it will be soon.
Common reasons for requesting a revocation of probation in Texas
The most important factor in requesting a revocation of probation in Texas is whether the terms of probation have been violated.
In Texas, some of the most common reasons for requesting a revocation of parole are:
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How is the bonus amount determined?
The judge determines the amount of bail based on several factors, including: the arrestee’s criminal record, the severity of the alleged crime, and facts unique to a case. Texas law requires that a person be produced before a judge for arraignment within 72 hours of arrest. At indictment, a defendant pleads not guilty, is informed of the charges, and is placed on bail.
In the Dallas area, an individual may be taken to a municipal (or city) jail for treatment before being transferred to the Dallas County Jail. A community bond can sometimes be higher (or lower) than the normal county bond. Representation by an experienced attorney can help navigate all of these procedures and negotiations, which can save the arrested person hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
Right to a hearing before the Texas Parole Board
Probation officers have the right to a hearing before the Texas Parole Board or a designated representative to hear evidence related to a possible probation violation to consider. A guilty plea or subsequent conviction is sufficient to qualify as a probation violation, but the probation officer may still request a hearing to present his or her version of the facts and/or extenuating circumstances.
The probation officer may 1) accept or acknowledge the violation of community supervision and recognize that he or she is likely to be incarcerated, or 2) build a defense against the alleged violation. For example: