Travis County Criminal Magistrates preside over Magistration of criminal matters, which is the first appearance of a defendant in a criminal case. The Magistrates’ duties include but are not limited to reading arrestees their rights, setting bond amounts and conditions, and considering personal bonds. Additionally, Magistrates listen to defense counsel and prosecutors’ arguments concerning bond amounts and possible release from jail.
The Honorable Craig Moore
The Honorable Jana Ortega
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center
Location
509 W 11th St, 1st Floor
Austin, TX 78701
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Mailing Address
Auxiliary Criminal Court/CAFA
P.O. Box 1748
Austin, TX 78767
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