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Texas county court at law judge
County court at law judge is an elected position in the state of Texas according to the state's constitution.
Election
County court at law judges are elected by the voters of each county and serve a term of four years.
Government roles
The judge can issue writs of injunction, mandamus, attachment, garnishment, sequestration, and habeas corpus in cases where the offense charged is within the jurisdiction of the court. The judge also can punish for contempt, and has all other powers and duties of the county judge.[1]
Position overview
The position varies from county to county, but the county court at law judge serves in statutory county courts that have general, civil, criminal or specialized jurisdiction.[1]
Government sector lobbying
As of June 25, 2009, there was no Texas county court at law judge association.
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