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Breaking the Bond: How bail reform changed Houston's criminal justice system

A sign advertises bail bonds in Harris County, Texas.
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A sign advertises bail bonds in Harris County, Texas.

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It's been nearly 5 years since cash bail was removed for most people charged with misdemeanors in Harris County, Texas, home to Houston. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd heads to Harris County for a special series on how bail reform has changed the criminal justice system there.

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