MESSAGE FROM JEANINE to Dallas County Citizens

Judge Jeanine Howard

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for the trust and confidence you have placed in me by your continued support since the 2006 election. I have truly enjoyed serving Dallas County since January, 2007, as the elected Judge of Criminal District Court #6 (CDC#6), and I look forward to serving you in the coming years.

Since being elected, I have worked hard to operate a fair and efficient court, while at all times maintaining the highest ethical standards. I have had the help of a hard-working court staff, which includes a court coordinator, a court reporter, bailiffs, assistant district attorneys, probation officers, a public defender, and clerks. Most of my current and former staff members are pictured on this website. In CDC#6, we all strive to maintain a quality court that consistently protects the rights of victims as well as those accused of crime, and helps make Dallas County a better place.

I am pleased to report on one way that CDC#6 has made a positive difference in the lives of Dallas County citizens and helped make Dallas County a better place. In 2008, in response to a change in the probation law, we started a new program where, in lieu of performing community service hours, we give our probationers the option of making a monetary donation to a local non-profit food pantry. Most probationers select this option; and since its inception, this program has raised over $70,000 to help feed Dallas County residents in need.

In addition, we have started a special program designed to help young probationers (aged 17-22) learn discipline, responsibility, and the importance of furthering their education. This group reports directly to the courtroom on the “First Friday” of every month to receive additional support, follow-up on activities, listen to guest speakers, and to hear encouragement directly from the Judge.

I am thankful to report that I am unopposed in the upcoming 2010 election as the Democratic incumbent, and I look forward to working for Dallas County for a second term as Judge. I hope to have your continued support throughout the next four years as I perform my responsibilities as your elected official. If you are ever in or near the Frank Crowley Courthouse, I encourage you to stop by and personally see the court in action.

Sincerely,

Judge Jeanine Howard
Criminal District Court #6
Dallas County, Texas