CAMERON COUNTY PRE TRIAL SERVICES
SERVING OUR DISTRICT, COUNTY, MAGISTRATE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS
PRISCILLA GUAJARDO, DIRECTOR
Vision:
To be a leading model of justice reform, ensuring that all individuals are treated with fairness, integrity, and dignity, while promoting public safety and fostering accountability within our community.
Mission:
Cameron County Pretrial Services is dedicated to enhancing the justice system by providing accurate and timely assessments, ensuring responsible pretrial release decisions, and supporting defendants throughout the legal process. We are committed to promoting public safety, reducing recidivism, and advocating for a balanced approach to justice that upholds the rights of individuals while maintaining community welfare.
ATTENTION INDIGENT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS:
EFFECTIVE June 1, 2024
All attorney’s expense claim forms will be
processed via the TechShare indigent defense portal.
The Cameron County Clerk’s Office and the
Cameron County District Clerk’s Office will no longer be accepting vouchers via E-file.
Attorneys must create an account with TechShare at https://attorney.techsharetx.gov/
Court-Appointed Attorney Requirements
Not everyone qualifies for a court-appointed attorney.
When applying, the following documents are required by our department for screening:
Please ensure all necessary documents are submitted to avoid delays in processing.
ATTENTION INDIGENT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS:
EFFECTIVE June 1, 2024
All attorney’s expense claims forms will be processed via the TechShare indigent defense portal.
The Cameron County Clerk’s Office and the Cameron County District Clerk’s Office will no longer be accepting vouchers via E-file.
Attorneys must create an account with TechShare.
Reporting Days
Reporting While Out on Bond
If you are out on bond with Cameron County Pre Trial Services and are required to report via telephone, please note that we experience a high volume of calls on reporting days. To make the process more efficient, you may also report via email.
Email Reporting Instructions:
- Email: pretrial@co.cameron.tx.us
- Subject Line: PTR BOND REPORTING
- Body of the Email:
- Complete Name
- Date of Birth
- Address
- Telephone Number
Failure to include all required information will result in a failed report.
Supervision Cases
If you are being supervised by Cameron County Pre Trial Services as a condition of your bond (such as GPS monitoring, alcohol monitoring, curfew monitoring, or drug testing), and any issues arise after business hours, on holidays, or over the weekend, please contact Pre Trial Services at:
Phone or Text: (956) 443-184
Email: ptsupervision@co.cameron.tx.us
974 E. Harrison St., 2nd Floor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-8118 (Office)
(956) 547-7086 (Fax)
pretrial@co.cameron.tx.us