Best New Addition At The Courthouse

Family Violence Court

Travis County will ring in the New Year by redoubling its commitment to crack down on domestic violence offenders. In January, the county's first Family Violence Court will open its doors with Mike Denton as the presiding judge. What's unique here is that the new court is one of only three in Texas (and one of maybe a couple of dozen in the entire country) dedicated to hearing cases solely pertaining to domestic violence. The idea is that a court of this nature will close the loophole that allows so many offenders back on the streets. A Family Violence Court is clearly one of Travis County's most socially progressive endeavors in recent history.