County judges discuss justice system: County judges discuss how the DA, SAPD Chief, and courts get along after police killings.
People don’t like county judges’ bail and probation choices for repeat offenders.
Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez of Bexar County Court 13 and Judge Velia Meza of the 226th District Court do the same things. They want people to know they have a lot going on. But stress how important it is to know everything before taking action.
One problem is that criminals don’t get enough warnings when they break the rules of their bond or probation. Judge Meza talks about better communication and how hard it is to get important information from different places.
Judge Gonzalez asks the executive branch and the district attorney’s office for details so he can decide what to do.
Neighborhood safety is a top priority for judges. When a criminal breaks a bond, the law moves fast to ensure everyone is safe.
Judge Meza brings up another worry: if state charges are delayed, it makes it more likely that the crime will happen again. She thinks long bond times are dangerous and wants the court process to go faster.
Judges closely monitor the town hall meeting with the DA and SAPD chief. They put updates and the health of the group first.
Judge Gonzalez thinks leaders should talk openly with the people and listen to their worries to find solutions. He stresses being honest and taking responsibility.
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Our Reader’s Queries
What are the three basic functions that courts the justice system do?
The court system has three main jobs: enforcing norms, dealing with disputes, and making policies.
Is judicial system the same as justice system?
The term “judicial system” is often misunderstood. It actually specifically refers to the federal courts established by Article III of the Constitution. This includes the Supreme Court and any lower courts created by Congress. These courts make up the judicial branch of the government.
What is an example of a judge misconduct?
Refer to the guidelines for Judicial-Conduct and Judicial-Disability Proceedings, Rule 4(a)(2), which states that “cognizable misconduct includes: (A) engaging in unwanted, offensive, or abusive sexual conduct, including sexual harassment or assault; (B) treating litigants, attorneys, judicial employees, or others in a demonstrably…”
What is it called when a judge is unfair?
A motion to recuse is a legal request to disqualify a judge from a case due to potential bias.