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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: _ - C. F. KELLE , MAYOR ATTEST: TER WILL S, CITY ECRETARY