Filming request for courthouse tabled pending insurance, waivers and staffing assurances
A proposed one-evening film shoot at the Decatur County courthouse was tabled after staff and sheriff's office raised liability concerns; the county requires proof of insurance, waivers for participants, a roster, and compensation for any county overtime or security costs before approving use of courthouse spaces.
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The board considered a request from filmmaker Thomas Casey Zellers, working with local collaborator Erica Pixmer, to use the courthouse for an evening shoot. County staff and the sheriff expressed concerns about liability, access to confidential records on the second floor and potential county costs for staffing and security.
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