Justice of the Peace 1-2 asked the Commissioners Court to approve a $15,000 agreement with Results for America to help the court build and strengthen procedures for evaluating whether defendants can afford to pay fines.

What it means for you

Results for America would work with Justice of the Peace Court 1-2 to improve how the court determines a person's ability to pay, which could affect residents who appear before that court facing fines.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.