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As patchwork of U.S. death investigations evolves, Texas’ justice of the peace system remains unique

The division between Texas and Arkansas in Texarkana highlights the stark differences, from one state to the next, in U.S. death investigation systems that have no federal standard to follow.

Yahoo · 5h

Texas justices of the peace date back 200 years, still investigate deaths today

Justices of the peace are judges, historically appointed or elected to help resolve local conflicts and keep the peace. They have both civil and criminal jurisdiction -- including being in charge of death investigations.

Houston Chronicle · 12d

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace seat sees a clear winner

The votes are in for the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Pl. 1 race. Naomi Showers Doyle has won another term with 73.11% of the votes, or 18,668 ballots. George Milhouse Jr. has 26.89% of the votes, or 6,867 ballots.

5newsonline · 7d

Washington County could elect first Gen Z justice of the peace

While Vladimir Lopez took a majority of the vote on Nov. 5, the race isn't over yet as provisional ballots could change the outcome.

YAHOO!News · 2h

Growing Texas counties face renewed death investigation debate

Williamson County has been in the epicenter of a debate over whether, and when, counties should establish a medical examiner's office. And that contentious topic is once again set to play out in the next legislative session in January.

KSAT4d

Medina County justice of the peace resigns as records expose more harassment complaints

After being repeatedly accused of inappropriate behavior, a Medina County justice of the peace has resigned to avoid being ...

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette3d

Benton County committee approves pay increase for justices of the peace

Benton County justices of the peace moved to raise by more than 70% the total amount of money they can earn per year for ...

The Facts12d

Linder wins reelection for Justice of the Peace position for Precinct 4, Place 1

Sarah Linder wins the Justice of the Peace nomination for position Precent 4, Place 1 in the General Elations against ...

Killeen Daily Herald13d

Fisher expected to win Justice of the Peace race

Republican nominee Rosanne Fisher led Democrat nominee Matt West in a race to be the next Precinct 3, Place 1 Justice of ...

12d

Pulaski County justices of the peace hold off challengers in all 3 contested races

Rebekah Davis, 36, the Republican justice of the peace representing District 1, faced Democratic challenger Diana Thomas, ...

Arkansas Times11d

Ousted Saline County librarian Patty Hector loses race for justice of the peace

Patty Hector was fired after she refused to comply with conservative efforts to control what books are available in the ...

Killeen Daily Herald3d

Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace to move office in coming months

The office of Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Harold C. Riddle may be making a move to Burton City Hall in the coming months, information shared during the Burton ...

Houston Landing on MSN5d

Who are HOU?: Meet Steve Duble, Harris County justice of the peace working for accessibility

This is Houston Landing’s second installment of its Who are HOU? series. Steve Duble, a Harris County Justice of the Peace, ...

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