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Juvenile court officials warn that cuts to contract counsel and staff would impede constitutionally required services
Summary
Juvenile Court staff told the commission they face rising caseloads and said contract attorney and staffing requests not recommended in the mayor’s budget would force the court to either reduce services or return later for supplemental funds, because statutory obligations require appointment of counsel in many cases.
Juvenile Court administrators told the Athens‑Clarke County Commission on May 15 that rising, more serious caseloads for delinquency and dependency cases — including weapons and violent offenses — have increased pressure on budgets and staff and that several FY‑26 requests not included in the mayor’s recommended budget could materially affect operations.
Amanda (Mandy) Trumbullock, juvenile court representative, said dependency (abuse/neglect) cases and serious delinquency cases have become…
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