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Court Watch: Judge Releases Accused on Own Recognizance after Return from Federal Custody

By Bradley AguinadaJune 2, 20260 comments

Yolo County Superior Court Judge Maguire ordered the release of an accused individual on her own recognizance on July 1, following her return to state custody after an extended period in federal prison. The decision was rendered despite prosecution concerns regarding a prior failure to appear in the pending 2021 criminal case, with the court citing the accused’s federal parole supervision and immediate contact with counsel as factors supporting release.

Court Watch: Judge Grants SOR Release after Rejecting Housing Status as Basis for Detention

By Bertha FernandezJune 1, 20260 comments

Yolo County Superior Court Judge Danette Castillo Brown granted own-recognizance release to an individual facing misdemeanor trespassing charges, notwithstanding prosecutorial objections that cited public safety concerns and uncooperative behavior. The court determined that the accused’s housing status should not serve as a determinant in release decisions, aligning with defense arguments emphasizing the nonviolent character of the alleged conduct.

Court Watch: Judge Denies Release for Unhoused Man Accused of Petty Theft

By Katelyn LeongMarch 30, 20260 comments

The defense’s motion for a 17(b) reduction and own-recognizance release was denied by the court, with the next court dates set for April 13 and 15.

Court Watch: Judge Denies Release for Accused in Yolo County Case

By Katelyn Leong, Arielle Amri, Bertha FernandezFebruary 23, 20260 comments

A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a Penal Code 991 motion and an own-recognizance release request for an accused due to her criminal history and risk factors, citing her violations of probation and use of alcohol, as well as her history of arson and false imprisonment.

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