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JP 2 and constable ask commissioners for a full-time clerk as case filings rise
Summary
Justice of the Peace Court 2 and the constable asked commissioners for funding to move a part‑time clerk role to full time and to cross‑train staff; the net county ask was about $40,035 for the budget year.
Representatives for Justice of the Peace Court 2 and the constable told the Commissioner’s Court that rising caseloads across criminal, eviction and small-claims dockets require an additional full‑time clerk in JP 2’s office.
Court staff described the current staffing as two full‑time-equivalent positions and one part‑time position shared between the court and constable (effectively two-and-a-half workers). Because a long‑time civil clerk…
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