Private Admonition of a Municipal Court Judge (08/25/03)

08/25/2003

In resolving a matter involving the failure to show proof of liability insurance, where the defendant subsequently timely provided such proof to the court, the judge charged a $35 "insurance dismissal fee," a fee that is not allowed by law.  [Violation of Canon 3B(2) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.]  Private Admonition of a Municipal Court Judge (08/25/03)