Judge Peter Sakai Innovative Community Conversations: Judge Peter Sakai organizes many helpful “community conversations” in Bexar County. What makes these talks unique? Group members can discuss issues.
Many people with issues attended the first meeting at Davis Scott Family YMCA in Precinct 4. Fixes needed: roads, sewers, homeless. The rise in fights between criminals and police officers was a concern during the talk. This is what everyone thought.
Bennie from Big Mama’s asked: “What’s different?” Everyone wondered.
Rose Hill expressed concern, stating she was worried. She said a justice system with a “revolving door” was useless.
Judge Sakai intervened when the DA and Police Chief blamed each other for repeat offenders being released. He urged leaders to collaborate.
He said, “We’ll review the criminal justice system, focusing on arrest procedures, booking procedures, the role of the magistrate, and the bond process.”
Sakai stressed keeping dangerous criminals out and setting fair bonds.
The judge promised to find a solution, showing willingness to collaborate with the District Attorney’s office.
Judge Sakai said the District Attorney’s performance needs more investigation.
The community is eagerly awaiting progress despite the unclear study plan, leader talks, and bond evaluation.