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CITY OF HURST

LEGISLATIVE & JUDICIAL 0102 JUDICIAL
GENERAL FUND SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT

We will hold to the Code of Ideals, The Hurst Way Philosophy, adhere to the Code of Judicial Conduct, and
incorporate a standard of excellence as we maintain a work environment that is both productive as well as
enjoyable to provide exceptional customer service in a just, fair and impartial way to bring disposition of all
cases filed in the Hurst Municipal Court.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Judicial Division of the Legislative and Judicial Services Department includes the administration and
operations of the Hurst Municipal Court of Record. The Court has jurisdiction over traffic offenses, commercial
vehicle violations and other Class C misdemeanors committed within the city limits as well as violations of city
ordinances. The municipal court Judge is appointed by the City Council for a two-year term that coincides with
the term of the Mayor. The City Attorney, or his designee, is appointed by the City Council as the prosecutor
for the State of Texas. A full time Court Administrator, Judicial Services Manager, full time Senior Deputy
Court Clerk, two full-time Deputy Court Clerks and one Juvenile Case Manager are responsible for the
maintenance of the information system and documentation for all cases filed in the municipal court. Four part-
time employees serve as Marshal and Bailiff for weekly court sessions, scheduled jury trials, and enforcement
of judicial orders.

HURST WAY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Updated policies and procedures manual
 Increased online filing for increased customer service initiatives
 Implemented security committee and plan
 Increase online e-filing for increased customer service initiatives
 Continue to utilize existing resources to locate defendants

HURST WAY GOALS AND FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Encourage all clerks to become certified and cross trained
 Monitor legislation affecting municipal courts and cmv units
 Continue to update policies and procedures as needed
 Continue to enhance and evaluate public service delivery while responsibly managing financial
resources with care and consideration
 Continue to find resources that will develop clerks with supervisory and leadership initiatives
 Work on adding vehicles into our fleet budget

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