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General Fund

MUNICIPAL COURT: Jake Medrano, Director

Department Narrative
Goals and Objectives
Judicial authority resides in the Municipal
Court of Record, which is responsible for  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City
the interpretation and adjudication of Class Services
“C” criminal misdemeanors enacted by the o Objective: Increase Convenience for the Customer
Texas Legislature or the Arlington City  Goal: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices
Council. Court proceedings include and Policies to Foster a Safe Environment
required appearance dockets for each case o Objective: Improve Quality of Life and Place
filed against a minor, as well as hearing and
adjudication of certain civil matters Budget Highlights
involving the City, such as civil parking
hearings and appeals, property disposition  Increased recurring funding for Credit Card Fees $125,000
hearings, nuisance abatement hearings
and appeals, dangerous dog and animal Revenue Highlights
cruelty hearings, and dangerous and  Criminal Justice Tax $354,680
substandard structure hearings.
 Court Fines 3,501,048
 Child Safety Fees 42,970
At A Glance
 Uniform Traffic Fines 7,094,702
 39 Authorized Positions  Time Payment Fees 61,129
 Budget Break Down  Issue / Arrest Fees 317,790
Personnel Services $2,627,184  Total $11,372,319
Operating Expenses 959,024
Total $3,586,208

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2020 expenditures are impacted by a 2% across-the-board compensation adjustment effective April 2020.

2020 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 171 City of Arlington, Texas