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Judicial Local NewsFirst In-Person Civil Jury Trial Held in Tarrant County Since Coronavirus Closures

Kim RobertsApril 13, 2021

After nearly a year of delayed justice, Tarrant County is working to reinstate civil jury trials and reduce the backlog of cases caused by COVID-19.

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JudicialConstitutional Concerns Raised by Lack of In-Person Jury Trials in Parts of Texas

Kim RobertsJanuary 12, 2021

The Constitution guarantees the accused a right to a fair and speedy trial, but it has been almost a year since jury trials have taken place regularly across Texas.

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Judicial Local NewsTarrant County Judges Express Concerns About Delay in Opening Courts More Fully

Kim RobertsJune 2, 2020

“The courthouse is a public building and should be open. Limiting access to the courts is a problem," said Judge Patricia Baca Bennett.