Political Advertisement paid by The Regina Arditti Camapaign Enriqueta "Queta" G. Fierro, Treasurer In compliance with the voluntary limits of the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act. Copyright © 2011. THE 448TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MISSION STATEMENT Each of the district courts in the County has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. The 448th District Court is designated as a civil court only. The court sets hearings for civil jury trials, civil bench trials, wrongful termination, slip and  falls, discrimination, damages, asbestos, expunctions, workers compensation,  contracts, summary judgments, default judgments, pre-trial hearings, motions and other civil matters. The Court is headed by a State District Judge.    GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goal: To serve the State of Texas, the County of El Paso and the general public more efficiently in all judicial matters in accordance with the laws of the state  of Texas.     Objective: To reduce the court docket through the use of mediation and pre-  trial motion hearings when possible and to increase the efficiency of this court through automation used for preparing and tracking cases on the docket. -source El Paso County Website,  448th District Court www.epcounty.com The Court is located on the fourth floor of the El Paso County  Courthouse at 500 E. San Antonio in downtown El Paso, Texas. It is an  open court and the public is invited and encouraged to visit or observe  the court proceedings at any time.