The Record’s online poll from Oct. 18-Nov. 1 asked readers whether they think the city’s prospective cite and release ordinance should leave room for police discretion.
City policy on cite and release is one step closer to coming to fruition after the San Marcos City Council heard an update from the Criminal Justice Reform Committee on Oct. 15 about their progress on a draft cite and release ordinance.
Cite and release under state law allows peace officers to issue citations for Class C misdemeanors, as well as certain Class A and Class B misdemeanors, instead of making an arrest.
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