Commissioners are considering the move of dozens of criminal court staff members to the direct authority of county administrators. They currently report to judges. There was significant opposition to the proposal.
Tarrant County leaders will soon decide on big changes proposed to the county's criminal justice system. Commissioners are considering the move of dozens of criminal court staff members to the direct authority of county administrators. They currently report to judges.There was significant opposition to the proposal involving the county's criminal court system. It began today with a pretty turbulent reaction from one commissioner.
I do not consent to it," said Tarrant County Judge David Hagerman."Some members of this court had been planning a reorganization to bring the judicial branch of Tarrant County’s government under their control," said Becky Delaune, who opposed the plan. "They concocted a plan to take control of our courts without even consulting the county judges.
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