Civil Bench-Bar gives lawyers a roadmap as court moves full speed ahead
If you’re a civil attorney practicing in the Eighth and you missed the May Civil Bench-Bar Meeting, you missed a lot. A total of 161 people attended the Bench-Bar on Zoom that addressed the backlog, remote appearances, electronic exhibits and other need to know info [...]
Cheers to another class of CASA volunteers ready to take oath – We could really use some more to change a child’s story
Cheers to the 18 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who will be taking an oath to speak up for 40 abused and neglected children on May 14 at noon. Check out this video to see why they are volunteering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLlpWsIC4uE The volunteers come from various [...]
Eighth graders take on complex mock trial before real judge
Judge Stephanie Charter hosted a mock trial in her courtroom for an eighth grade class. Suited up and carrying briefcases, the class from Classical Convos Homeschool came prepared for a complex reckless homicide case. “They did an excellent job of tackling the challenging subject matter. [...]
Stalking and harassment temporary protective orders can now be submitted online making it easier to petition the court
Applications for stalking and harassment temporary protective orders (TPOs) can now be submitted online. The availability of online submission by all users is a big step forward that makes it much easier for those looking to petition the courts for a protective order against stalking [...]
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Green lining from pandemic and technology upgrades in court
When the pandemic hit, thanks to the ongoing drive to update technology and improve efficiency, the District Court was well positioned to keep operating (with a huge amount of work from court IT). Hearings have been conducted remotely on a massive scale. It is a [...]
Change a child’s story and change your life for the better
Hundreds of pinwheels spin in the wind at the Family Court beneath the flagpole at 601 N. Pecos Road. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program planted them to mark April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and to raise awareness about the need for more CASA [...]
Family Law Self-Help Center helps self represented litigants help themselves
The Family Law Self-Help Center, located in the Family Court at 601 N. Pecos Ave, is currently offering remote services Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and in-person services by appointment on Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those hours will continue [...]
Signs of the time at the courthouse
Signs are everywhere. People tend to ignore them. But in the COVID era it is worth your time to pay attention to the signs, such as those at the courthouse that convey what’s open, what’s closed, what’s moving and where to go to get what [...]
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Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces With Demands For Cash To Clear Warrants
Scammers are at it again, frightening their potential victims with jail time if they don’t pay up for missing jury duty. The scam callers sound official. They offer a police sergeant’s name, badge and phone number. They use real judges’ names to give their bogus [...]
500 Pinwheels To Be Planted By CASA Volunteers Will Bring Attention To April As Child Abuse Prevention Month
Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted by CASA volunteers at Family Court on April 16 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road near the Family Court flagpole, to bring attention to April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The pinwheels are also uplifting reminders of childhoods and [...]