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Commissioners signal support to seek funding for one additional judge; legislative request planned
Summary
After discussion of court workload and options (judges vs. commissioners), the board indicated preliminary support for asking the Legislature to authorize one new judicial officer rather than multiple at this time.
Spokane County commissioners discussed a legislative request for additional judicial capacity and signaled preliminary support for seeking authorization and funding for one additional judicial officer rather than asking immediately for multiple positions.
Why it matters: Adding judicial capacity requires legislative authorization and county budgeting for associated staff and operations. The board…
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