Hamilton County juvenile court requests magistrate pay increases, tech upgrades and three detention posts

May 16, 2025

Sam Maris of juvenile court asked commissioners for magistrate promotions, replacement computers, audio-visual upgrades and three additional detention positions, citing staffing shortages and safety concerns; commissioners questioned prior-year budget trade-offs and asked for reconciled figures when the county budget is presented.

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Sam Maris, representing Hamilton County Juvenile Court, told the budget committee the court is requesting raises, equipment and staffing to address long-standing operational gaps.

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