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Judge Amy Smith
Department Description
The County Court at Law exercises concurrent jurisdiction with the
Constitutional County Court in all civil and criminal cases, original
and appellate, probate proceedings and mental illness matters under
the Texas Mental Health Code. Notwithstanding exceptions enumerated
in the Government Code, concurrent jurisdiction is also exercised
with the District Court in cases not exceeding $100,000, as well
as all appeals from the Texas Workman's Compensation Commission.
Department Objectives
The goal of the County Court at Law is to provide an efficient and
accessible forum for pending cases so as to eliminate delays in
resolving disputes before the Court. The County Court at Law initiated
a bond forfeiture collection in criminal misdemeanor matters which
generated substantially more revenue for the County than in years
prior to the Court's creation. The Court continues to implement
programs to benefit the legal process and judicial economy.
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