The Justice of the Peace, myself (defendant), and the Plaintiff were the only people in the building. I was ultimately denied the change of venue, due to the fact of not writing the Precinct number in my county on the request. Also I was going to attend a march for MLK in San Antonio, TX, but was unable to do that as well. Please shed some light on this matter for me if you could. Thank You.
2007-01-17 06:48:03 · 2 answers · asked by ddcctx 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's a Federal holiday. State and local governments are not required to honor it, nor are private employers.
2007-01-17 07:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JP's and Judges are on call 24/7. Just the nature of being a judge. While, the JP in your case could have done it the next day, maybe he didn't want that day off. There is no rule that says he can't work that day if he wants to.
Also, many government entities are not closed on any holiday. State Parks in Texas are open everyday of the year. Now, if I work a holiday, I get 8 hours added to my holiday comp balance, and can use those 8 hours at some other time. But, I have to work holidays if that is where I fall on the schedule.
2007-01-17 07:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋