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Cole County adjusts court services budget as county adds a sixth judge, hears jury‑trial cost concerns
Summary
Court staff and commissioners discussed budget changes tied to a newly added judge — including a court reporter, an extra marshal, training increases, and jury mileage and sequestration cost concerns not included in the proposed budget.
County court services staff told the commission they used last year’s budget as the base for the proposed 2026 court budget but adjusted line items to reflect one additional judge — moving from five to six judges — and the staff that judge requires, including a court reporter and an additional marshal.
Court staff said those personnel additions were significant in cost‑sensitive line items and that they also boosted training dollars for marshals and judges because they have newer staff in both ranks. Staff identified the head marshal as Holly Butler and said that the head marshal is a state‑paid position; county…
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