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County considers new court coordinator and braces for higher public‑defense and pretrial costs

5592020 · July 28, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners reviewed a proposed county court coordinator position and flagged sharp increases in indigent defense and pretrial services spending tied to case volume and an ongoing capital‑murder trial.

Commissioners reviewed a proposal to fund a new county court coordinator position and raised questions about sharp year‑over‑year increases in court‑related costs, including court‑appointed attorneys and pretrial services.

The proposed budget includes a new county court coordinator position and a sizable increase in court and…

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