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Pulaski judge warns HB 1144 could eliminate local courts; commissioners back county pretrial grant support
2988042 · April 14, 2025
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Summary
Judge Coker warned House Bill 1144 could abolish several small county courts and end problem-solving court programs; the board approved a letter of support for the county’s pretrial grant application.
Judge Coker of Pulaski Superior Court addressed the joint meeting about House Bill 1144, saying the measure seeks to abolish several small county courts to create judicial positions for Hamilton County and warning that the change could limit local access to problem‑solving courts such as family treatment court, veterans court and drug court.
Coker said the bill was in the state…
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