Dallas celebrates Municipal Court Week
The City of Dallas Municipal Court is proud to celebrate Municipal Court Week November 4 through 8 at the courthouse located at 2014 Main Street with various events.
Municipal Court Week is dedicated to showing appreciation to municipal judges, court clerks, court administrators, bailiffs and warrant officers who comprise the Texas municipal court. This celebration recognizes the important role that local courts play in the criminal justice system and their contributions to keep communities safe.
These events are free and open to the public. There will be traffic safety displays at the courthouse and municipal court staff available to answer questions about the court’s role in the community and services provided. Traffic safety materials and giveaways will also be available.
Here is a list of events that will be held throughout the week:
NOVEMBER 4
Citizen Appreciation | All day
Providing theater popcorn, candy bags and prize giveaways to our citizens
Donation Drive | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Collecting School Supplies for Dallas ISD students
Informational Tables | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dallas Judiciary, Dallas Community Courts and Dallas Code
TX Dept. of Transportation | 10 to 11 a.m.
Distracted Driving Simulation and Driving Safety Presentation
Rocky’s Relaxation | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Stress Relief Presentation (Court Clerks & Judges)
NOVEMBER 5
Citizen Appreciation | All day
Providing theater popcorn, candy bags and prize giveaways to our citizens
Informational Tables | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dallas Animal Services, Dallas Community Courts and Dallas Judiciary
TX Dept. of Transportation | 10 to 11 a.m.
Distracted Driving Simulation and Driving Safety Presentation
Rocky’s Relaxation | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Stress Relief Presentation (Court Clerks & Judges)
NOVEMBER 6
Breakfast for the Blue | 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Donuts and Coffee for DPD officers
Informational Tables | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dallas Code Compliance, Dallas Animal Services and Dallas Community Courts
Appreciation Luncheon |11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Celebrating Security
Proclamation Honoring Municipal Court Week | 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Ceremony at Dallas City Hall
NOVEMBER 7
Breakfast for the Blue | 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Donuts and Coffee for DPD officers
Informational Tables | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dallas Judiciary and Dallas Community Courts
Community Engagement: | 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Court tour and presentation of the complete court process – Martin Luther King Learning Center (5th graders)
Community Outreach| All day
ARC Together, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization is donating packages to provide school aged children with crucial daily supplies to promote living their happiest, healthiest lives
Teen Court | 5 p.m.
Live punishment trial by teens who serve as a Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, and Juror
NOVEMBER 8
Citizen Appreciation | All day
Providing theater popcorn, candy bags and prize giveaways to our citizens
Informational Tables | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dallas Judiciary and Dallas Community Courts
Community Outreach | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Judges and Detectives educating David W. Carter High School students about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving
Frito Pie Friday | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Luncheon for all Dallas Municipal Court employees
For more information about Municipal Court Week, please contact Judge Tonya Goffney at [email protected] or Administrative Judge Preston Robinson at [email protected].
Written by, Deme Jackson