How have courts met the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with new innovations in court technology? And have these innovations made access to justice easier, or more difficult? According to a recent report from The Pew Charitable Trusts, courts across the country have rapidly adapted online and remote services in a time when in-person access to the courts was greatly restricted while at the same time the need for legal services skyrocketed. Almost all aspects of court proceedings have been affected, including conducting hearings, processing filings, and enforcing judgments and decisions.
Read moreHarris County Misdemeanor Courts Launch Fresh Start Program
Fresh Start is an inaugural program launched by the Harris County misdemeanor court judges aimed at providing low-level offenders with the opportunity to successfully rehabilitate and re-enter the work force. The one-day event features two main services – criminal record sealing for eligible participants and a community resource fair.
Read morePosition Opening: Law Library Deputy Director
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, a division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office, is seeking a Deputy Director to assist the Director with the Law Library’s overall administration and management. The Law Library serves the litigants, attorneys, judges, and government agencies of Harris County, Texas, the third-most populous county in the United States.
See the complete job description for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/3545602/law-library-deputy-director. Applications received by June 5, 2022 will receive full consideration.
About the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library opened its doors in 1915 as the Harris County Law Library, and it has continued to serve Harris County’s legal information needs for more than a century. After joining the Harris County Attorney’s Office in 2011, the Law Library greatly expanded its technology offerings and services to the public. In 2021, the library was renamed in honor of local civil rights leader, Robert W. Hainsworth. Visit www.harriscountylawlibrary.org for more information.
About the Harris County Attorney’s Office
Christian D. Menefee serves as the elected, top civil lawyer for Texas’ largest county. The Harris County Attorney’s Office represents the county in all civil matters including lawsuits. Menefee leads an office of 250 attorneys and staff members. He entered office at 32 years old, making him the youngest person and first African American elected as the Harris County Attorney.
The Publication Procedure of U.S. Supreme Court Opinions
The procedures of the United States Supreme Court are commonly thought of as convoluted yet airtight, established with the goal of preventing bias and outside influence from affecting the decisions of our highest court in mind. One such procedure is the drafting and publishing of the opinions of the Supreme Court.
Read moreWho Represents Me? Find Your Local, State, and National Elected Officials
Do you know who represents you at the local, state, and national level? The following resources will help you find and contact the elected officials that represent your city, county, state, and country.
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