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Suggested questions when interviewing a client pretrial. Featured as Appendix E in the Harris County Bail Manual (December 2018).
NACDL's work on pretrial advocacy in Harris County, Texas highlighted by the publication of the Harris County Bail Manual. [Released December 2018]
Presented by Jani Maselli Wood, Appellate Division Chief, Harris County (TX) Public Defender's Office; Sarah V. Wood, Assistant Public Defender, Appellate Division, Harris County (TX) Public Defender's Office; and Jennifer Gaut, criminal defense attorney, Houston, TX
Harris County Pretrial Representation Training
Presented by Jennifer Gaut, criminal defense attorney, Houston, TX
Harris County Pretrial Advocacy Training
Presented by Sarah V. Wood, Assistant Public Defender, Appellate Division, Harris County (TX) Public Defender's Office
Presented by Jani Maselli Wood, Appellate Division Chief, Harris County (TX) Public Defender's Office
One of the most important factors in reducing unnecessary pretrial confinement is the presence of an effective and zealous attorney to advocate on behalf of the accused at the initial appearance and bail review hearing. The presence of a skilled advocate improves case outcomes and enhances the sense of fairness vital to a healthy criminal justice system.
