In Tarrant courts, new electronic system should speed felony docket

By MARTHA DELLER Mar. 09, 2009
FORT WORTH — On any given Thursday morning, about 40 defendants fill all but two rows in Criminal District Court No. 4. Another 20 wait in holding cells for their turn on Judge Mike Thomas’ weekly docket.

Some defendants wait hours to consult with their attorneys, sign paperwork, be sworn by the court clerk, be sentenced by Thomas, and meet with a probation officer, if necessary.

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