EL PASO MUNICIPAL COURTEL PASO MUNICIPAL COURTTraffic Safety Initiatives 2008Traffic Safety Initiatives 2008

El Paso TexasEl Paso Texas

By Gabriela ValleBy Gabriela Valle

LIFE SKILLS CLASSES FOR JUVENILESLIFE SKILLS CLASSES FOR JUVENILES

• Requirement for juveniles sentenced to perform community service

• Classes are held bi-monthly from 5:30-8:30 and juveniles receive credit towards community service for attending

• Classes are held at the Municipal Court

• Classes and presentations include:*Traffic Safety Class*Crimes and Consequences Class*Project Save (Stop Alcohol Violations Early) Class*Tobacco Effects

Life Skills ClassesLife Skills Classes

Court ProgramsCourt Programs

• Partnership w/ other entities over 40 non-profit agencies for Community service

• Bilingual Traffic Safety Course for adults

• Defensive Driving Course

• Motorcycle Class - Provided by EPPD Officers and

Safe Communities Program

• Child Safety Class-Provided by local County Hospital

• Alcohol Education Program for minors.

• Red Light Camera Program Implemented by EPPD on

October 31, 2006 decrease in collisions by 50%

• Warrant Roundups with EPPD, and County Attorney’s office

and declare an amnesty period

Other programs continuedOther programs continued

• Scofflaw Program – Inter-local agreement with County Tax Assessor and TXDOT to deny vehicle registration to warrant holders

• Court Collection Program

• Teen Court Program - Partnership with County Attorney’s office to refer juveniles

• Member of CJAC

• Neighborhood Leadership

Academy- Municipal Clerk

provides training and information about functions and services of the court

• Defensive Driving Certification

for Municipal Court Staff and other City employees

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!

El Paso Municipal CourtEl Paso Municipal Court810 E. Overland 810 E. Overland

El Paso, Texas 79901El Paso, Texas 79901(915) 546-2940(915) 546-2940