Central Magistration

Tarrant County Judges make individualized assessments based on five factors, including the person’s ability to pay, the nature of the charge, and community safety.

Information considered by Magistrate Judge prior to setting bond includes:

·         Alleged facts of the offense;

·         Risk of arrestee to commit an offense pre-trial;

·         Financial assessments (the arrestee’s ability to pay for the bond);

·         Arrestees history of appearing in court.

At the time of magistration, the Judge may also grant or deny requests for Emergency Protective Orders.

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