Rep. Craig Hall (R)

HB 160 (Justice Court Judge Qualifications Amendments)

Libertas Institute supports this bill.

This bill aims to reform justice courts by requiring that judges be trained in the law. Currently, these judges can be from any profession and many not have any legal experience that would ensure that the rights of those in their court room are being properly taken into consideration.

Libertas Institute supports this bill. When faced with an allegation, you are stuck with the judge the government chooses, no matter their qualifications. This bill would ensure that such judges have at least a basic legal education before sitting on the bench.