Search Results: keywords:"court accessibility"

  • S. 227 — An Act To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place for holding court for the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, and for other purposes.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:180

    S. 227, known as the "Improving Access to Our Courts Act," aims to enhance court accessibility in certain regions. The bill amends Section 124(d)(6) of title 28, United States Code, to include Alpine as an additional location for holding court in the Pecos Division of the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make it easier for people in certain places in Texas and Washington to go to court by adding new court locations, one in Alpine, Texas, and one in Mount Vernon, Washington. This means people living nearby won't have to travel as far to get to court.

  • S. 32 — An Act To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:197

    S. 32 aims to specify locations where certain district courts can hold sessions in Texas and California. In Texas, the bill adds College Station as an additional court location. In California, it allows El Centro to be a location for court sessions alongside San Diego. This...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 32 is a bill that wants to let some court meetings happen in new places in Texas and California. In Texas, they want to add College Station, and in California, they want to add El Centro, so it’s easier for people to get to court.