Court grants SandRidge reinvestment zones Aug 14, 2008
approved the continuation of insurance coverage for an employee of Justice of the Peace Precinct 6; the continuation will be in effect through Sept. 30. approved a bid of 20,935 for a 2009 Ford Explorer XLT from Stockton Ford; the vehicle is to be used by the family and consumer science agent at the county extension office. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Saturday morning rollover kills one Aug 13, 2008
Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Martin DeLeon pronounced her dead at the scene. Those injured in the accident are Heather Hutchins, 21, of Friendswood; Thom Hutchins, 40, of Friendswood; and Roderick Bertsinger, 67, of Aransas Pass. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Pedestrian loses life in accident Aug 13, 2008
1 Justice of the Peace Gene Stapleton at 12:55 a.m. last Friday. Investigators think Butaud may have had car trouble and may have been walking to get help when the accident occurred but could not confirm that was the case. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Missoula man jailed after Bonner chase Aug 12, 2008
Justice of the Peace John Odlin responded in favor of the state. I understand that these are only alleged violations, but we have to think about community safety here, and I think this is a substantial risk, Odlin said. (Missoulian, MT)
A Look Back in Time: Money changes everything Aug 11, 2008
Mine and thine: Catorina Archuleta and Roman Padilla, a couple from Converse County, came to Casper to be married, and were, with Justice of the Peace Warren Tubbs officiating ... The newlyweds began to argue, in a language Tubbs admittedly didn't understand, but the vehemence of their discord caused the justice of the peace some indignation. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
City can't enforce speed limit Aug 11, 2008
If Bayou Vista officers wrote speeding tickets there, they would have to spend their days attending a Santa Fe justice of the peace court roughly nine miles away, Flanagan said. Because the road is in an unincorporated area of Galveston County, the law enforcement jurisdiction would fall to the Santa Fe court, not the Bayou Vista Municipal Court, he said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Number of deaths rises to 16 in Texas bus crash Aug 10, 2008
One of the victims was identified as Hoangy Thi Dung, 71, of Houston, who was pronounced dead by a Grayson County justice of the peace. Sherman Police Lt. Bob Fair declined to release the names of the dead because some family members have not been notified. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Bus Accident in Texas Kills 15 on a Pilgrimage Aug 10, 2008
One of the victims was identified as Hoangy Thi Dung, 71, of Houston, who was pronounced dead by a Grayson County justice of the peace. Authorities had not released the identity of other victims. (Newsmax)
Sheriff speaks on jail issue Aug 9, 2008
In July, Justice of the Peace Ronnie Wood, who is the chair of the jail and public service committee, said it was time for the quorum court to do something about the jail and they could not afford to not do this project. Wood and other members of the committee were in favor of doing this project in phases and urged Dollars to talk with Maddox about the project immediately. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Missing Constable sketch is found Aug 9, 2008
The sketchbook was compiled by Warrington businessman and justice of the peace, John Platt, who died in 1902. Artistic rivalry. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
Regina man charged with 39 counts of sex assault Aug 9, 2008
Mr. Sawa was released from custody Friday by a Justice of the Peace and is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court Sept. 22. The police investigation is continuing. (Globe and Mail)
Council approves Hulett for J.P. District 4 candidacy Aug 8, 2008
Jerry Hulett (right) presented himself to the Democratic Central Committee as a potential candidate for the Justice of the Peace, District 4 race ... The Jackson County Democratic Central Committee held a county convention Tuesday afternoon at the Jackson County Courthouse for the purpose of appointing a candidate to replace Sam Poskey as candidate for Justice of the Peace District 4 ... "You understand helping out the county is what we're after," said Edward Boyce, who made a motion to appoint... (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
More of this story Aug 7, 2008
Justice of the Peace Glen Brown noted that the minutes of a recent election commission meeting did ... Justice of the Peace Curtis White followed that up by asking Who s accountable (for the funds) ... Eubank and Justice of the Peace Mandy Alford both reported that the commission has submitted requests totaling 196,062. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Justice of the Peace changes office hours Aug 7, 2008
After a six-month trial period of extended hours, Judge James R. DePiazza has re-set the hours of operation to the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace office ... Most other Denton County offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For a list of services available from the Justice of the Peace office or to provide feedback, logon to. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Inmates discover skeletal remains Aug 6, 2008
Justice of the Peace Sharon Maxey ordered the remains sent to the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office for the autopsy. Kirk said autopsy results could be in any day. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Taking on Thomas Aug 6, 2008
Ran unsuccessfully for justice of the peace in 2002, and unsuccessfully for U.S. representative in Congressional District 5 in 2004. Years in Arizona: 30. (AZCentral -- News)
Brenham man dies in wreck Aug 5, 2008
According to the DPS, the accident occurred on Lehmann Lane, three-tenths of a mile north of FM 109, at 3:05 a.m. He was pronounced dead at 4:42 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Doug Zwiener. McDonald was traveling south on Lehmann Lane at a high rate of speed when his 2004 Chevy pickup truck left the road, acording to Texas Department of Public Safety reports. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Why my child, asks dead girl's mother Aug 5, 2008
Moments earlier, Ms. Sampson sat in the front of a small courtroom in the basement of Old City Hall as a justice of the peace remanded Donna Irving, 29, into custody until her next court appearance on Aug. 15 ... Court staff struggled to maintain decorum during the brief hearing, with the justice of the peace threatening to clear the room if the crowd did not remain quiet. (National Post)
Town removes 260 outlaw campaign signs Aug 4, 2008
Candidate signs for everything from U.S. Congress to state Legislature to justice of the peace have been standing at Gilbert corners for weeks. Some individual corners are decorated with nearly a dozen signs. (AZCentral -- News)
Snoop Dogg tour bus pulled over; 2 arrested Aug 3, 2008
The Corsicana Daily Sun reported the men appeared before a justice of the peace and were released after posting bond. Snoop Dogg, whose birth name is Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr., was not arrested. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Repeal of out-of-state same-sex marriage ban seen as a win for business Aug 2, 2008
Beverly Ann Bonner, a justice of the peace and event manager for the Bradley Estate in Canton, said the wedding industry is bound to get a boost ... It was a discriminatory law to begin with, said Butler, a New Hampshire state representative and justice of the peace from Hart s Location, where he runs an inn with Schoof. (Canton Journal, MA)
Harvest news, rotten potato feud mark August 1905 in Lodi Aug 2, 2008
Other news reported in the Lodi Sentinel that month included the announcement that Central California Traction Co. planned to build an electric railway through Lodi, the appointment of George M. Steele as Justice of the Peace, and two Delta residents' feud involving rotten potatoes and a dead horse. By the summer of 1905, Lodi had lost its former distinction of being the "watermelon capital of the world." Manteca, led by former Lodi-area farmer E. Powers, claimed that title. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
New town clerk to start in August Aug 1, 2008
Gillis is also a certified municipal clerk, a justice of the peace, a notary republic and a certified passport agent. Those are complimentary skills to being a town clerk, Colton said. (Easton Journal, MA)
County peruses budget Jul 31, 2008
An Emergency Response Center for southern Brewster County, which would house fire, EMS, law enforcement and justice of the peace offices ... And offices in Marathon for law enforcement officers and the justice of the peace. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Ex-Ambassador Anne Armstrong Dies Jul 31, 2008
Armstrong took her commission job seriously and followed even local justice of the peace races closely. "I'd ask her national questions and she'd ask me about local politics," Messbarger said. (Click2Houston, TX)
County software committee receives negotiation approval Jul 30, 2008
The county s software committee consisting of County Attorney Julie Renken and Justices of the Peace Doug Zweiner and Douglas Cone was given unanimous approval to negotiate a contract with Local Government Solutions of Houston concerning needed new software programs for relatively short term implementation in the four justice of the peace precincts and the offices of the county attorney and county tax assessor-collector. Morgan urged tough negotiations by this committee, noting how tight county... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Indecent exposure charges to be refiled Jul 30, 2008
Judge Tim Dickerson, a justice of the peace, decided to grant the prosecutor s motion to dismiss the case without prejudice. Davis was originally indicted on three counts, including felony indecent exposure to a girl under the age of 15 on Nov. 30, 2007, as well as felony public sexual indecency and misdemeanor indecent exposure to the 17-year-old girl on Jan. 18. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Traffic stops yield large drug finds Jul 30, 2008
Neisner said information then developed that led to a search warrant being issued by Justice of the Peace, Pct ... Both suspects have 100,000 bonds posted by Justice of the Peace, Pct. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
County budget talks continue Jul 30, 2008
Authorized advertisement for deputy clerk for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 and courthouse maintenance personnel. Approved law enforcement mutual assistance agreement between Colorado County and chief law enforcement officers, city mayors and city managers of Columbus, Eagle Lake and Weimar for one year. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
13 full-time jobs to be axed to balance the county's budget Jul 30, 2008
Rick Hardin, constable for the justice of the peace in Sonoita, stepped to the podium to object to cutting cell phones for staff. "I do 95 percent of my business by cell phone," he told the supervisors. (Nogales International, AZ)
Hopeful told to remove endorsement Jul 28, 2008
A Highland Justice of the Peace candidate is covering up an endorsement on her campaign signs that violates the state code of judicial conduct ... The rule was created by a 1996 ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court's Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee, which ruled that a justice of the peace candidate could not advertise an endorsement from Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. (AZCentral)
Software committee seeks to negotiate contract Jul 27, 2008
Cone, Precinct Two Justice of the Peace based in Chappell Hill, suggested Friday that a major goal of this extensive study into this county s present and future software requirements involves a potential for compatibility for all county department s computer software systems at least some years down the line. Still the No. 1 concern for Cone, Precinct One JP Zweiner based in Brenham, and Renken was a far more immediate system compatibility for joint access to law enforcement records starting at... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Wish granted, couple ties the knot in style Jul 26, 2008
East Haven Mayor April Capone Almon, a justice of the peace, conducted the ceremony, later slow dancing at the boardwalk reception with West Haven Mayor John M. Picard. The Hawaiian-themed wedding and reception were pulled together in just 11 days, thanks to many donations, which included flowers, a limousine, tents, chairs, cookies, sparkling cider and rings. (New Haven Register, CT)
Missing Constable sketch is found Jul 26, 2008
The sketchbook was compiled by Warrington businessman and justice of the peace, John Platt, who died in 1902. Artistic rivalry. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
ELECTION 2008: Challengers plentiful in Division 4 judge race, none in Division 5 Jul 26, 2008
Employment history: Practiced law for 26 years in Sierra Vista; served as city attorney for Tombstone and Bisbee in the course of his practice; was a Superior Court Judge pro tem and a Justice of the Peace pro tem in Cochise County. Community affiliations: Sierra Vista Sunrise Rotary; Our Lady of the Mountains, 1200 Club, Thunder Mountain Republican Club. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Saving marriage: a response Jul 25, 2008
It makes no difference to the state whether the marriage license is signed into effect by a priest, a rabbi, a justice of the peace or even an ordinary citizen. Sanctifying the union with a religious ceremony may add an important dimension to a marriage, but that s up to the new couple and their church. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Death sentence upheld in Las Vegas robbery-murder case Jul 25, 2008
The Supreme Court also upheld the murder conviction of Joaquin Hill, who got double no-parole life sentences in prison for the 2001 beating death of an 80-year-old Verdi woman, Alice Mosconi, who was the widow of a longtime Verdi justice of the peace. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (KRNV.com, NV)
Quorum court talks phase-in of jail plan Jul 24, 2008
We can not afford not to do this plan for the people of Greene County, said Ronnie Wood, a justice of the peace who chairs the public service/jail committee. It s time for this quorum court to do something about this jail. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Re-enactors bringing history to life Jul 24, 2008
There was Judge Roy Bean, appointed Justice of the Peace for Precinct 6 of Pecos County. He's a member of the Gang, portrayed by Ed "The Judge" Ferguson, one of the group's founding members. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Road worker found dead Jul 23, 2008
It was determined, after speaking to the family, that he had preexisting medical conditions, so (Justice of the Peace Cheryl Kollatschny) ruled it a natural death, Reeves said. Sealy Police Department, Austin County Sheriff s Department and EMS responded to the scene. (Sealy News, TX)
Lolo shooting followed night of alcohol, arguing (32) Jul 22, 2008
Bruce Hafner appeared in court Friday, where Justice of the Peace Karen Orzech set his bail at 200,000. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
Senate advances Barrios-backed justice of the peace fee increase Jul 22, 2008
Jarrett Barrios (D-Cambridge), the fee for performing a marriage in the home community of a justice of the peace would rise to $100 from $75 and the fee for performing a marriage anywhere else in Massachusetts would increase to $150 from $125. There were 1,462 justices of the peace listed in Massachusetts as of July 1, 2008. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Don’t legitimize gay marriage Jul 21, 2008
Bluto wrote on Jul 20, 2008 1:58 PM:" I wonder if Jeremiah recognizes that the Bible says nothing of hospital visitation rights or sharing health care benefits with a spouse.Perhaps marriage does need redefining. So does divorce.For the most part, gay marriage is not about the Bible, it's about the law. If it were about the Bible, Jeremiah would be equally concerned about Atheists who marry.Now if a gay couple wants to be married by Jeremiah's Pastor and recognized by the congregation as a... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Lolo man accused of shooting brother charged Jul 19, 2008
Justice of the Peace Karen Orzech set Bruce Hafner's bail at $200,000, despite his attorney's argument that the shooting might have been in self defense. Orzech sided with Boylan, who said Bruce Hafner represented a danger to the community. (Montana Standard, MT)
Will You Marry Me? (I Need Surgery) Jul 19, 2008
The couple had a justice of the peace marry them 51 days early -- unbeknownst to their families -- so Jeff could get the dental insurance offered by Jennifer's hospital job. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
To serve the people: John Engen hosts history lesson on past leaders buried in city cemetery Jul 19, 2008
His grandfather, a longtime justice of the peace in Missoula, was perhaps the last mayor to ride a horse down the streets of Missoula at parade time. Before that, Starr served as motorman on Missoula streetcars and drove the last operating streetcar into the car barn in January 1932. (Missoulian, MT)
Daughter allegedly present at Lolo shooting Jul 19, 2008
Bruce Hafner appeared in court Friday, where Justice of the Peace Karen Orzech set his bail at 200,000. Hafner's attorney, Bryan Tipp, argued for a lower bail, suggesting there might be a self-defense element to the case, but Orzech sided with Boylan, who said Hafner represented a danger to the community. (Missoulian, MT)
Justice of the peace welcomes more gay marriage ceremonies Jul 19, 2008
RE : As a Massachusetts justice of the peace, I feel that Kris Mineau, president of the Massachusetts Family Institute, is fighting a lost cause. Massachusetts does indeed lure couples from other states, as well as other countries, for their nuptials. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Driver of vehicle in fatal accident May 14 indicted (2838) Jul 18, 2008
This is why this town is such a joke. " seg_15 wrote on Jul 16, 2008 9:38 AM:" wasn't she indicted. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
One killed, two hurt in Hwy. 36 crash Jul 18, 2008
Kevin Simmons, 44, of Buckholts was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Don Ahrendt after Simmons' 1995 Harley Davidson struck another vehicle. Simmons was traveling westbound when he hit a silver Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Jesse Wooley of Huntsville, trooper Ryan Parker of the Texas Highway Patrol said. (Cameron Herald, TX)
District court building to be renamed Jul 18, 2008
His first role was as a justice of the peace, and then as a municipal judge beginning in 1968 when the city was chartered. In 1980, Nicita became a district judge. (The News-Herald)
Street racing turns deadly Jul 18, 2008
Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Lanny Moriarty, center, and Department of Public Safety troopers investigate a fatal accident scene Thursday afternoon on FM 149 north of Montgomery that claimed the lives of Joseph Pueyo, 21, and Antonio Guvevara, 19, both of Huntsville ... Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Lanny Moriarty declared Joseph Pueyo and Guvevara deceased on scene. (Conroe Courier, TX)
DPS to add 100 speed cameras to highways Jul 18, 2008
A citation van frequently stationed along Interstate 10 or on Arizona 347 is generating so many tickets that Keith Frankel, Chandler San Marcos justice of the peace, said he might have to extend court hours to handle them. The two enforcement vans generated 2,063 speeding tickets in Maricopa County between Feb. 1 and June 28. (AZCentral -- News)
Madison County employees miffed over proposed raises Jul 17, 2008
Justice of the peace 44,156. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
Commissioners Court abatement for wind farm Jul 17, 2008
approved the use of a part-time employee for Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 as a temporary full-time employee until a full-time employee is able to return to duty ... received a presentation from Pecos County State Bank regarding the installation of credit card/debit card machines and/or ATMs at several county offices; the discussion pinpointed the Tax Assessor/Collector, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, the County Clerk's Office, the District Clerk's office and Justice of the Peace Precinct 3... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Last-minute filer changes face of fall election Jul 17, 2008
The ballot this fall also promises to feature two contests for justice of the peace and two for constable. In District 1, Virgie Jarrow-Johnson and Haston Bun Lewis Jr. have both qualified to run for justice of the peace ... Travis Casual Cook has qualified to challenge incumbent Diane C. Jacob for her justice of the peace seat in District 3. (L Observateur, LA)
Defendants in Walker robbery get new court date Jul 16, 2008
"We need to find both of them new lawyers and reset the preliminary hearing," Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Tony Abbatangelo said as Deshawn Lamont Thomas, 40, and Arfat Abdo Fadel, 30, appeared before him by videoconference from the Clark County jail. The judge canceled a Wednesday hearing for Fadel, combined the cases and scheduled a July 29 evidence and bail hearing for both men on felony kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy charges. (ESPN -- Football News)
Incumbent magistrate judge Jerry Day keeps his post Jul 16, 2008
Day served as Walker County justice of the peace and small claims court judge from 1979 until the creation of the magistrate court in 1983. Day said of his goals for the office, I hope to continuing providing fair and impartial justice to all citizens of Walker County, without regard to race, religion, national origin, nor financial or social standing. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Justice Poskey withdraws candidacy for position Jul 16, 2008
Justice Henry Sam Poskey announced his withdrawal from candidacy for Justice of the Peace District 4 Tuesday morning ... Poskey began his tenure as Justice of the Peace after Sam Averill left the court. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Las Vegas judge names new lawyers in Javon Walker robbery, beating case Jul 16, 2008
Justice of the Peace Tony Abbatangelo on Tuesday combined the cases and scheduled a July 29 evidence and bail hearing for 40-year-old Deshawn L. Thomas and 30-year-old Arfat Fadel. Each faces felony kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy charges. (KRNV.com, NV)
Court gives green light for $5 million in Certificates of Obligation Jul 16, 2008
Justice of the Peace, Precinct One Billy Hefner was present Monday morning where he was questioned by county commissioners regarding his choice of software for the office and use of collection agencies for delinquent fines. Judge Hefner said he had not switched to EDOC Tec software used by other county offices because he felt there would be a statewide switch of software in the near future and did not see any point in updating then going to another system again. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Three more Indian pilgrims go missing in New Zealand Jul 15, 2008
Daljit Singh, a Sikh spokesperson and justice of the peace, told Radio New Zealand he understood that at least 12 of the missing people had paid Rs. 500,000 (approx US$11,500) to agents in India who told them they could stay in New Zealand after entering the country with the Catholic group. (India Times, India)
'Missing Indian pilgrims in NZ part of immigration scam' Jul 15, 2008
An Auckland Justice of the Peace has disclosed that few of them said they had paid 15,000 NZ dollars to the "agents" back home who told them they could stay in New Zealand, New Zealand Press Association reported on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Catholic Church spokesperson Lyndsay Freer said that nobody in the church had any inkling that anything like this was going to happen. (India Times, India)
Deputy nominated by Johnson Jul 15, 2008
However, he was forced to step down after it emerged the mayor had been told wrongly that Mr Lewis was a serving justice of the peace. Mr Lewis denies all allegations and has never been charged with a criminal offence. (BBC News -- UK)
No comments posted. Jul 14, 2008
Published: Monday, July 14, 2008 9:10 AM CDT When Kaufman County Justice of the Peace Mike Smith was sworn into office in January of 2007, he committed himself to bringing about positive changes in the Precinct 3 bench. Eighteen months later, Smith has proven he can do just that. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
