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County attorney reports rising caseloads; CJC and victim services report steep increases in interviews and client assistance
Summary
The county attorney reported higher caseloads and recent jury outcomes; the Children's Justice Center and victim services told commissioners they are seeing a sustained increase in forensic interviews and client assistance, including emergency financial help and outreach awards for advocates.
Iron County's legal and victim-support agencies briefed the commission on caseload trends and service activity, reporting higher prosecution volumes and a marked increase in child forensic interviews and victim assistance.
County Attorney Chad Dodson told commissioners that prosecutors have reviewed 1,737 cases for criminal prosecution and that filings include 668 district court cases, 709 justice court cases and 76 juvenile delinquency cases. He said the office reviewed about 242 more cases compared with the same time last year and that the office prosecuted several recent felony cases, including a…
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