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Judge Gallagher warns of court space constraints and unveils donor‑funded juvenile summer camp

3074620 · February 20, 2025
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Judge Gallagher told commissioners the court needs more courtroom space to handle larger hearings and trials and described a donor-funded summer camp program for 30 youth involved in the juvenile system; the camp will use volunteers and community partners and won’t rely on county general funds.

Judge Gallagher updated the Williams County Board of Commissioners on courtroom space needs for probate, juvenile and general divisions and described a newly funded juvenile program that will send 30 youth to a summer camp in August.

Gallagher said the county’s courts are seeing heavier caseloads — including multi‑party matters, dependency and abuse cases — that strain the current courtroom footprint and…

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