HomeMy WebLinkAbout79-450 03-27-1979RESOLUTION NO. 450
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Euless is firmly of the opinion
that the current system in Tarrant County of traffic cases being
appealed to the County for trial de novo results in such numbers
of cases as to prevent the substantial likelihood that any one
case will be tried; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Euless is further of the opinion
that such a system makes a mockery of the rule of law and of
equal rights under the law, constituting instead a system which
rewards those who pay to block the system; and
WHEREAS, such system eliminates the whole reason for having appeals, that
is to correct abuses, and replaces justice with the avoidance of
penalties, such as an increase in insurance premiums or loss of
drivers licenses; and
WHEREAS, justice demands that the interest of the majority be protected
from abuse by a minority of persons desiring to take advantage of
a defective system which may be characterized as a trial de novo
appeal; and
WHEREAS, municipal courts of record have been tried and proved in Texas
with results that satisfy both the need for an efficient system
of justice as well as protection of the rights of defendants in
the system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS,
TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the City Council of the City of Euless urges the creation
of a Municipal Court of Record for the City of Euless.
Sec. 2. THAT the City Council, City of Euless, mindful of the fact
that Tarrant County has more incorporated municipalities
than any other county in the State of Texas respectfully
urges the creation of the Municipal Court of Record for all
cities in Tarrant County.
Sec. 3. THAT the City Council, City of Euless, urges the endorsement
by other cities in Texas of the Municipal Court of Record.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 27th day of March, 1979.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Mayor