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Senate committee approves bill to add sixth judge to Augusta judicial circuit
2598317 · March 13, 2025
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Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee gave unanimous consent to Senate Bill 145 to add a sixth judge to the Augusta judicial circuit, with the position funded in the budget and an effective date of Jan. 1.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to give favorable consent to Senate Bill 145, which would add a sixth judge to the Augusta judicial circuit, during a committee meeting.
Committee members said the new judgeship is needed because the circuit currently has five judges and a high caseload. The presenter on…
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