Staff report
The office of Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith intends to stay open and says people cited with Class C Misdemeanors will have to proceed with their cases. However, all civil and non-essential court hearings and trials will be postponed until at least May 8.
The action was taken in response to an emergency order by the Texas Supreme Court March 17 in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis sweeping the nation. Smith said evictions are deemed nonessential and “will not be heard until further notice.”
In reference to criminal cases, Smith said, “There will not be a disruption.”
Her office is “available and ready to accept emails, take phone calls.” Criminal citations can “as always, be handled on the Hays County website. All adult (17 and over) traffic citation and Class C citations will be handled without disruption.” All cases that must be heard in front of the judge may be postponed, including juvenile and minor cases.”
