🚨 HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT JUDGE 🚨 🚨 ADMONISHED BY COMMISSION 🚨 👩⚖️ A Harris County judge has been publicly warned by the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct following findings involving four child sex crime cases. 📝 According to the Commission, Judge Melissa Morris improperly entered discharge orders in cases involving defendants who had pleaded guilty to offenses requiring sex offender registration. The Commission also found she breached grand jury secrecy by forwarding confidential material to a defense attorney and failed to maintain appropriate professionalism in communications with a prosecutor. (State Commission on Judicial Conduct) Judge Morris acknowledged errors related to both the grand jury disclosure and the discharge orders but maintained she did not act with improper motives. The Commission nevertheless concluded that her conduct was “willful and persistent” and brought public discredit upon the judiciary. (State Commission on Judicial Conduct) The public warning does not remove her from office. Morris continues to serve as judge of Harris County’s 263rd Criminal District Court and is reportedly seeking reelection in 2026. (Ballotpedia) No matter where someone stands politically, Texans should be able to agree on one thing: When judges handle cases involving crimes against children, the public has a right to expect the law is followed, victims are respected, and confidence in the courts is protected. Sources: • Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct • Harris County Court Records • ABC13 Houston
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