HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 063-96 05-28-1996 RESOLUTION NO. 63-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, REQUESTING THAT THE
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TARRANT COUNTY ESTAB-
LISH A CRIMINAL COURT DEDICATED TO HEARING
SEX-RELATED OFFENSES.
WHEREAS, the incidence of sex-related crimes, particularly
against children, has grown at an alarming rate; and,
WHEREAS, sex-related crimes constitute a significant
percentage of the total number of crimes committed in Tarrant
County; and,
WHEREAS, the creation of a court dedicated to sex-related
crimes may result in speedier trials of sex offenders as well as
court personnel who are well-versed in the handling of such
offenders;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The Commissioners Court of Tarrant County is urged to
consider as part of its budget process the establishment
. of a new court or designation of an existing court as a
court that will hear only cases involving sex offenders.
2. The cities of Tarrant County are urged to support the
establishment or designation of such a court.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of
Richland Hills, Texas, by a vote of 5 ayes, p nays, and
abstentions, on this the 28th day of May 1996.
APPROVED:
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C. F. KELLE , MAYOR
ATTEST:
TER WILL S, CITY ECRETARY