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Commissioner warns proposed Fourth Circuit judge could shift millions in costs to St. Mary's County
Summary
A commissioner said state legislation to add a Fourth Circuit Court judge could require courthouse improvements and additional personnel, potentially costing the county 'more than $2 million' and raising concerns about support-staff expenses.
A St. Mary's County commissioner said legislation to add a Fourth Circuit Court judge in the county was discussed and warned the measure could impose substantial costs on local government.
"We have a vacancy now. We only have 2 judges working now and the thing that concerns me about that is the, the cost that is gonna push on the county," the commissioner…
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