Biography

The Honorable Joe Benavides was elected in 2013
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Description of Office

• Hears traffic and other Class C misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only.
• Hears civil cases with up to $20,000 in controversy.
• Hears landlord and tenant disputes.
• Hears truancy cases.
• Performs magistrate duties.
• Conducts inquests.