NCJ Number
27452
Date Published
1974
Length
209 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTIVE MATERIAL ON THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF TEXAS, DEVELOPMENTS IN 1974 AFFECTING THE COURTS, STATISTICS AND ANALYSES OF COURT ACTIVITY, AND DIRECTORIES OF JUDGES.
Abstract
THE STRUCTURE OF THE STATE COURT SYSTEM IS OUTLINED, INCLUDING AN EXPLANATION OF THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE VARIOUS TYPES OF COURTS. MAPS OF THE JUDICIAL DISTRICTS ARE PROVIDED. DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING THE COURTS ARE SUMMARIZED - LEGISLATION, COURT DECISIONS, STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINIONS, THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT, SALARY SUPPLEMENTS. DETAILED STATISTICAL BREAKDOWNS ARE GIVEN ON THE ACTIVITIES OF TEH VARIOUS TYPES OF COURTS, COVERING ITEMS SUCH AS CASELOAD, MOTIONS FILED, DISPOSITIONS, AND NUMBERS OF WRITTEN JUDICIAL OPINIONS. A COMPLETE DIRECTORY OF TEXAS JUDGES IS INCLUDED IN THE FINAL SECTION.