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General Fund
JUDICIARY: Stewart Milner, Chief Judge
Department Narrative
The Municipal Court Judiciary provides a
number of services to citizens and other
departments of the City. The primary
function of the Judiciary is the
administration of justice in the Arlington
Municipal Court. The main focus of this
administration of justice includes the
adjudication of Class “C” misdemeanor
cases. Additionally, responsibilities include
the issuance of felony and misdemeanor
arrest warrants, issuance of search and
inspection warrants, issuance of
emergency mental health commitment
warrants, and the arraignment or
magisterial administration of all prisoners
arrested in the City. The Judiciary also
conducts some civil matter hearings
involving property, dangerous buildings,
dangerous animals, and the disposition of
cruelly treated animals.
Budget Highlights
Increased recurring funding for Part-time Judges Pay $35,000
City‐wide Budget Impacts
FY 2020 expenditures are impacted by a 2% across-the-board compensation adjustment effective April 2020.
Authorized Positions and Expenditures by Category
Actual Budgeted Estimated Adopted
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2019 FY 2020
Authorized Positions 6 6 6 6
Personnel Services $ 933,718 $ 912,172 $ 906,930 $ 950,285
Operating Expenses 80,183 78,333 82,808 77,863
Capital Outlay - - - -
TOTAL $ 1,013,901 $ 990,505 $ 989,738 $ 1,028,148
2020 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 136 City of Arlington, Texas
