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County attorney details caseload trends, rising mental‑health commitments and staffing pressures
Summary
County Attorney Brian Milton reported growth in caseloads tied to population increases, rising commitments and mental‑health needs, and recommended planning for additional judges and attorneys in coming years; he flagged workforce retention as a priority.
County Attorney Brian Milton delivered the office's annual update Tuesday, describing caseload trends, drug and mental‑health issues, and the office's staffing and facility needs.
Milton said Clay County's population rose roughly 28.5% over the last two decades and noted corresponding growth across many civil and criminal case types. He reported that drug cases remain significant along interstate corridors and that the office has seen larger…
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