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Circuit court requests fourth judgeship; commissioners discuss renovating courthouse and using fund balance for initial costs
Summary
Circuit Court officials said a request for a fourth judge is pending in Annapolis; commissioners discussed using fund balance and vacant positions to cover one-time courthouse renovations and furniture if and when the judge is authorized.
The St. Mary's County Circuit Court reported on March 4 that the county’s request for a fourth judge is under consideration in the Maryland General Assembly and that local officials are preparing budget and facilities plans should the position be authorized.
Court administrators said the judicial nominating commission will interview candidates for the currently vacant third judge on April 8 and send names to the governor; the fourth-judge request is a separate legislative item. The circuit court noted cases are…
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