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