Board denies judges' request to fund county-level magistrate position

Sep 18, 2025

The commissioners voted unanimously to deny a judges' request for county funding of a magistrate/referee position, citing lack of supporting case counts and public buy-in.

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Jennings County commissioners voted unanimously to deny judges' request that the county fund a magistrate (also referred to in materials as a referee) position at the county level.

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