Department: County Courts
Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Wells
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Resolution
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Request by the County Courts for approval of a resolution in support of the creation of County Civil Court at Law 5.
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Background and Discussion:
The County Civil Courts at Law (1-4) respectfully request a resolution from Commissioners Court supporting a request to the Texas Legislature urging the creation of a new court to be named County Civil Court at Law 5. Currently, the existing 4 County Civil Courts at Law operate at a very high level of efficiency but are not able to meet established national time standards for the disposition of cases. Creation of a new Civil Court will allow more timely disposition of cases in the courts. Faster dispositions better serve the parties to cases, the community, and the County. A recent study by the National Center for State Courts indicated there is a need for 8 judicial officers in this division based on the current filings. The creation of one court will reduce this deficiency and allow all 5 courts to operate more effectively.
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Anticipated Court Date: December 10, 2024
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Ed Wells, Court Manager, Office of Court Management
Attachments (if applicable): (1)
Request for a Fifth County Civil Court. Attachment1.pdf