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EL PASO MUNICIPAL COURT Traffic Safety Initiatives 2008. El Paso Texas By Gabriela Valle. LIFE SKILLS CLASSES FOR JUVENILES. Requirement for juveniles sentenced to perform community service
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EL PASO MUNICIPAL COURTTraffic Safety Initiatives 2008 El Paso Texas By Gabriela Valle
LIFE SKILLS CLASSES FOR JUVENILES • Requirement for juveniles sentenced to perform community service • Classes are held bi-monthly from 5:30-8:30 and juveniles receive credit towards community service for attending • Classes are held at the Municipal Court • Classes and presentations include: *Traffic Safety Class *Crimes and Consequences Class *Project Save (Stop Alcohol Violations Early) Class *Tobacco Effects
Partnership w/ other entities over 40 non-profit agencies for Community service Bilingual Traffic Safety Course for adults Defensive Driving Course Motorcycle Class - Provided by EPPD Officers and Safe Communities Program Child Safety Class-Provided by local County Hospital Alcohol Education Program for minors. Red Light Camera Program Implemented by EPPD on October 31, 2006 decrease in collisions by 50% Warrant Roundups with EPPD, and County Attorney’s office and declare an amnesty period Court Programs
Scofflaw Program – Inter-local agreement with County Tax Assessor and TXDOT to deny vehicle registration to warrant holders Court Collection Program Teen Court Program - Partnership with County Attorney’s office to refer juveniles Member of CJAC Neighborhood Leadership Academy- Municipal Clerk provides training and information about functions and services of the court Defensive Driving Certification for Municipal Court Staff and other City employees Other programs continued
THANK YOU! El Paso Municipal Court 810 E. Overland El Paso, Texas 79901 (915) 546-2940