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Justice courts report rising caseloads, interpreter costs and aging courtroom recording equipment
Summary
Court staff told commissioners Oct. 2 that justice court filings and interpreter demand are increasing, adding costs; staff also reported an aging courtroom recording system installed with federal COVID funds and described replacement and repair costs.
Court administrators told the commission Oct. 2 that justice-court filings and interpreter usage have increased substantially, and that interpreter costs and certified-interpreter minimums are a growing budget pressure.
Court staff said interpreter demand has risen by roughly 30% and that interpreter fees and minimum-show-up requirements limit the county's ability to contain the expense: "interpreter matters... up what was up to 30% or…
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