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Court administration seeks jury-budget increase as judge considers fewer non-jury weeks; bailiff vacancies raise recruitment concerns
Summary
Court administration reported potential changes to the jury calendar that would increase costs and asked for an amended jury budget; the county also learned the courthouse has two full-time bailiff vacancies and faces recruiting pressure on entry pay.
Laurie (Court Administrator) and Tricia (Jury Coordinator) briefed the committee on two connected items: bailiff staffing and a proposed change to the jury schedule that would increase jury-related budget lines.
Laurie said the courthouse has another full-time bailiff vacancy, leaving two full-time positions unfilled. She reported the current starting pay for bailiffs is $20.75 per hour with a $0.50 increase after six months (to $21.25) and an additional scheduled step on Dec. 1,…
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