Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court
In Travis County, the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5 runs one of our busiest courts, handling evictions, bond conditions, certain Class C misdemeanors, and more.
Chu’s tenure has been notable for a few reasons. He presided over the first fully virtual criminal jury trial during the pandemic in August 2020, but he said he’s most proud of the work he did to divert people out of jail, to increase access to justice for people who are indigent and to protect Austinites from eviction – especially during the pandemic.
She also wants to continue her cite-and-release approach for low level nonviolent offenses to avoid jailing people unnecessarily, and says that that model is especially appropriate for misdemeanor marijuana charges. He sees efficiency as a top priority for the court that handles more cases than any other precinct. Making sure people have quick access to personal recognizance bonds – meaning they don’t have to pay bail to get out jail – will prevent unreasonably long jail stays, Olivo says.
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