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County reports early kinks after new weekend magistrates begin setting bail
Summary
Three magistrates have begun holding 24‑hour bail hearings on weekends; Strafford County staff reported generally good communication but described operational issues including magistrates reviewing full criminal histories and ordering placements without county consent.
County staff told commissioners on Jan. 15 that three magistrates appointed under recent legislation are conducting weekend bail hearings to meet the statute’s 24‑hour requirement for an initial appearance. Carrie Collier said the magistrates—one named in the rollout was Frank Weeks—have a focused remit covering a limited set of offenses and operate by phone or video when possible.
Collier…
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