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Franklin County workshop flags district court workload and therapeutic courts' role in felony cases
Summary
County staff and workshop participants said the district court project may increase caseloads and discussed therapeutic courts handling some felony cases as an alternative to dismissals, amid a shortage of prosecuting attorneys.
At a Franklin County workshop, staff and participants raised concerns that the district court project could increase caseloads and asked county leaders to consider capacity implications for courts and related services. A staff speaker said Judge Orozco mentioned possible felony cases that could move into district court.
"As far as the district court project, there was a few things…
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