Harris County Clears Massive Criminal Case Backlog
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Harris Countys District Attorney Sean Teare announces the clearance of the massive backlog of criminal cases, marking the first time active cases are below pre-pandemic levels. The backlog, which started after Hurricane Harvey and escalated during COVID-19, has led to years-long waits for victims, families, and defendants. Now, 83% of cases are resolved within a year, but thousands still drag on, with 64% of closed cases dismissed in 2025, including 25% for lack of proof. Teare attributes this to adding more prosecutors at case intake and emphasizes the ongoing push for zero last-minute dropouts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/97dc736defcfe1a5
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