Collin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1
4-year term. Must be 18 years or older, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Texas, and a resident of the district represented. Responsible for civil cases and criminal misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only.
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Paul M. Raleeh
(Rep)
Qualifications: What are your most relevant qualifications to hold this office?
People’s Court: What will you do to make the court accessible and user-friendly to the people who need it?
Growth: As the county grows, what methods will you employ to handle the increasing caseload in order to ensure fair and timely case resolution?
Other Issues: What other issues do you believe will be most pressing for the Justice of the Peace courts, and how would you address them?
I have served 35 years With Collin County. The first eight were with the Sheriff’s Officer as a Criminal Investigator, then Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for 27 years. I am a graduate of the College of Justice Court Judges, hold extensive legal education hours, and am involved with professional associations such as the Texas Justice Court Judges Association. My experience includes serving as Administrative Judge for all county Justice Courts, training other judges, and volunteering in the community.
Since 1999, I’ve moved the court toward paperless operations, upgraded technology without taxpayer cost, and ensured direct phone access to staff. I continue pursuing new technologies like remote appearances to further improve service.
To address rising caseloads from population growth, I will seek non-public funding for technology upgrades to improve efficiency and accessibility.
Managing caseloads and providing ongoing education for judges are key challenges as jurisdiction expands. I support continuous training and resources to ensure Justice Courts adapt effectively.
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