File #: 22-1027    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Other Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/8/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/16/2022 Final action:
Title: Discussion and action on a Resolution to approve the creation of Court 5T - a temporary court - that will be presided over by Associate Judges, as assigned by the Presiding Judge. The time period will be from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023, to assist with the large number of pending cases caused by the reduction in docket counts, closures, and safe distancing requirements in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Court will handle primarily traffic violations but will also hear Class C, accidents, and animal violations.
Indexes: Goal 2
Attachments: 1. DHS - Resolution for Creation of a Temporary Court, 2. Temp Court Resolution

CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS

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Discussion and action on a Resolution to approve the creation of  Court 5T - a temporary court - that will be presided over by Associate Judges, as assigned by the Presiding Judge.  The time period will be from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023,  to assist with the large number of pending cases caused by the reduction in docket counts, closures, and safe distancing requirements in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  The Court will handle primarily traffic violations but will also hear Class C, accidents, and animal violations.

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