Judge Boyd Handles Competency Scare, Felony Plea, Sensitive Evidence Review

Step inside a real Texas courtroom as Judge Boyd moves through a complex docket involving a competency scare, a jury-trial deadline, a felony plea for controlled substance possession, multiple sensitive-evidence disputes, a federal fugitive, and an emotional bond hearing that ends with a $200,000 bond and GPS monitoring.

The session opens with a distressed defendant who was recently found incompetent and fears the consequences. Judge Boyd reassures her, explains that no action can occur until competency is restored, and promises to ensure her attorney appears at the next setting.

Next comes a jury-trial deadline case, where no plea agreement was reached, triggering an automatic trial setting and expiration of plea negotiations. A February 10th trial date is confirmed.

The court then takes a felony plea from Mr. Montes for possession of a controlled substance PG1 (1–4 grams)—a third-degree felony. Judge Boyd walks through every admonishment, confirms his understanding of deferred adjudication conditions, and resets the case for a PSI/TAP evaluation, scheduled eight to twelve weeks out.

Another case involves highly sensitive evidence—including forensic interviews, CPS records, school files, phone extractions, and multiple computer extractions. Judge Boyd clarifies that while deputies must remain present for safety, prosecutors should not be in the room during defense-only video review unless the defense explicitly agrees.

The docket intensifies when a federal fugitive case appears; the defendant is currently in transit within the federal prison system. Because the federal facility will not release him until placement is finalized, the court sets a December date and notes the inability to transport him sooner.

Another defendant raises concerns about officers under investigation within the state's disclosures. Judge Boyd orders that all materials must be available for inspection before the final December plea deadline.

The session ends with a major bond hearing on an indictment involving kidnapping and multiple counts. After testimony from the defendant, review of State’s Exhibit 1, and arguments over bond amounts, Judge Boyd issues strict conditions:

$200,000 bond

Full GPS monitoring

No contact with the complainant

Discovery reset to December 18

This docket shows Judge Boyd’s controlled, steady courtroom leadership—balancing compassion, strict rules, procedural clarity, and high-stakes felony decision-making.

This video is for educational and informational purposes only.
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