Duane Weeks

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Duane Weeks

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 1, 2022

Education

Other

San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy, 2008

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1988 - 1990

Personal

Birthplace

El Paso, Texas

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Police officer

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Duane Weeks (Republican Party) ran for election for the Precinct 3 Place 1 judge of the Bexar County Justice of the Peace in Texas. He lost in the Republican primary on March 1, 2022.

Weeks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Duane Weeks was born in El Paso, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 1990. He attended the San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy in 2008. His career experience includes working as a police officer.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Bexar County, Texas (2022)

General election

General election for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1

Julie Bray Patterson defeated Paul Talamantez Jr. in the general election for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Bray Patterson (R)	55.1	105,615
	Submit photo	Paul Talamantez Jr. (D)	44.9	86,031

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 191,646
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1

Julie Bray Patterson defeated Joseph P. Appelt in the Republican primary runoff for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Bray Patterson	59.4	14,283
	Submit photo	Joseph P. Appelt	40.6	9,760

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,043
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1

Paul Talamantez Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Paul Talamantez Jr.	100.0	22,243

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,243
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1

Julie Bray Patterson and Joseph P. Appelt advanced to a runoff. They defeated Carla Riedl and Duane Weeks in the Republican primary for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Bray Patterson	37.5	13,225
✔	Submit photo	Joseph P. Appelt	24.4	8,611
	Submit photo	Carla Riedl	19.2	6,780
		Duane Weeks	18.8	6,631

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,247
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Duane Weeks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Weeks' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

After devoting my life to protect our country as a U.S. Army Veteran and defend our beloved county for 12 years as a Deputy Constable at Precinct 3. I continue to give back to the place that made me, I'm on a mission to provide hope to our community and to restore it by providing a positive change. It’s time to take politics off the bench and put law enforcement on the bench. Not only do I know the law, but I have also enforced it on a daily basis.

I know I'm the most experienced candidate running for this office since I’m the only candidate who has worked alongside with past and present judges at Precinct 3. I understand the requirements needed to successfully accomplish the job of a Justice of the Peace and this has allowed me to observe and listen to the community and staff about the changes needed.

I hope to have your support through the election.

Thank You in advance for your support !!!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• WHAT EXPERIENCE QUALIFIES YOU FOR THE JOB? I am the most experienced candidate running for this office since I've been in law enforcement for 12 years at the current office that I’m running for in Bexar County at the Constable’s Office in Precinct 3. Not only do I know the law, but I've enforced the law. My opposing candidates do not have the extensive knowledge to know what enforcement is needed once the citation leaves the bench. The advantage I have is I have executed all the writs and evictions this court deals with. With my experience I’ve fully come to understand the requirements of a Justice of the Peace and what is required to successfully accomplish the job.
• WHAT ABOUT THE OFFICE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE CHANGED? By listening on a daily basis to the community, attorneys, and staff these are the immediate changes I would make: First, I would transition back to In-person hearings and have the court hours be more accessible to the community by making the court available one Saturday of the month and having extended hours one day of the week each month. Second, all writs and evictions are currently being printed and manually filed, therefore I will transition the office to a more efficient workplace by filing electronically. By doing this it will save time and supplies which in return will save taxpayer money. Third, bring all backlogged cases to current status. These are just a few issues.
• DO YOU BELIEVE THERE IS MORE THE JP COURTS CAN DO TO ENSURE LANDLORDS AND TENANTS UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS REGARDING EVICTIONS AND RECEIVE INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE RESOURCES? IF YES, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Definitely! I’ve come to realize after sitting through hundreds of eviction cases that not only are tenants and landlords unaware of the resources that are available to assist them, but we should educate and bring awareness to the solutions that can assist both parties involved. The court should promote one on one meetings with all the rent relief assignees offering funding for both tenants and landlords through the city, county, or state relief fund.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

At the local level:

Returning back to in person hearings and making our court more efficient in order to save our tax payers money and time.

Get Adult Protective Services (APS) and Child Protective Services (CPS) more involved in the eviction process to assist families in their relocating process due to their unfortunate circumstances.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

A previous judge ( William Donovan) that I had the honor to serve under, who was compassionate but fair.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, honesty and following through with the promises you made while trying to be elected.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Integrity, honesty, and great work ethics

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Being non-biased

What legacy would you like to leave?

To be known as the best Justice of the Peace that Precinct 3 has ever had.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

On January 28, 1986 I was 20 when the Challenger Space Shuttle was destroyed upon launch.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Dishwasher at El Nacho Grande

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Batman because he is a real human being but has all the cool toys.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

We are the champions by Queen

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Raising 3 successful sons as a single dad.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Most people do not understand the job of The Justice of the Peace, even though this position could ultimately affect then on a daily basis. This court deals with traffic violations, evition processes, small claims, and other types of writs to include writ of attachments, writ of possession, writ of re-entry, writ of retrieval, writ of executions, and writ of sequestration. Not only do I understand all of these but I've also enforced them.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

I believe at this position it is important to be non biased and make sure that both sides in the case are given a chance to present facts to ultimately receive a fair ruling. The fact that I am currently a police officer I understand how important it is to hear all facts of the case prior to making a ruling. I don't belive in favoritism. I will rule on the party who presents the best case.

Is there a particular judge, past or present, whom you admire?

Through the years I've had the pleasure of working with several of Justice of the Peaces, I appreciate all the wisdom and knowledge I've learned through the last 12 years of working under them. I have received the best training that anyone applying for this position could receive. I have received ON THE JOB TRAINING.

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

Yes, for both the plaintiff and the defendant when it applies.

Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?

No

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

In my experience with the community I feel that changes are required to make this court more current and efficient. As well as raising the level of standards up to what the community asks for and expects out of this court.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I believe that politics sometimes cloud the judgment of a judge when it comes to his ruling.

What is your primary concern about today's legal system in your state?

At my level, recovery of the judicial system.

Would you be interested in serving on a higher court in the future? If so, which court appeals to you?

No

Do you believe that Bar Association ratings are an accurate reflection of a judge’s ability?

No

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