Municipal Court Associate Judges
Municipal Courts Administration Building
1400 Lubbock
Houston, TX 77002
Contact: Berta Alicia Mejia
Phone: (713) 247-5464 Fax: (713) 247-5464
Email: Berta.mejia@cityofhouston.net
Updated as of: 6/12/2009
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(City)
Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code and Chapter 16, of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
The Municipal Courts of record shall have jurisdiction provided by general law for municipal courts including, but not limited to, jurisdiction over criminal cases arising from city ordinance violation within the territorial limits of the city and to the extent provided by state law jurisdiction for violations of city ordinances arising outside of the territorial limits of the city. The municipal courts of record shall have concurrent jurisdiction with a justice court in any precinct in which the city is located in criminal cases that arise within the territorial limits of the city and are punishable by fine only. The municipal court of record may also issue writs, warrants and other process as authorized by the general laws of the state.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Municipal Court Judge must:
1. be a resident of this State;
2. be a citizen of the US;
3. be a licensed attorney in good standing;
4. have two or more years of experience in the practice of law in the State, and;
5. be a resident of the city at the time of appointment.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Municipal Courts Administrative Bldg., 1400 Lubbock
Westside Command Station, 3203 South Dairy Ashford
Southeast Command Station, 8300 Mykawa Road
COMPOSITION
There are forty-six positions for part-time or substitute Judges, Positions 1 through 46. They are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
TERM OF OFFICE: Two years
COMPENSATION
They are compensated on a per diem bases for services rendered, in accordance with a procedure established by the presiding judge and the city controller.
ASSIGNMENT
They are assigned to the municipal courts of record as and when needed on a temporary basis by the presiding judge, as authorized by state law.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is NOT included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston.
Judges must file an annual Financial Disclosure Report.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is NOT included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston.
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