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Lorain County judges press commissioners to protect court services amid rising jury workloads and tech costs
Summary
Judges and court administrators told commissioners that rising jury trials, mandated software upgrades and security needs are driving courtroom and probation costs; they said many expenses are borne by special revenue funds but flagged upcoming capital and technology outlays.
Judges and court administrators told the Lorain County Board of Commissioners at a budget work session that rising jury workloads, a mandated new case-management system and courthouse security needs are driving court-related costs and complicating plans for a no-increase 2026 budget. "I've done 17 [jury trials] myself this year," said Judge Giovanna Bremke, describing a substantial jump in trials that has increased juror and administrative expenses.
The judges said the court will launch a new case-management system on Dec. 8 and that the court paid its portion from special revenue funds rather than the general fund. Bremke said the court and clerk contributed to the upgrade to avoid immediate…
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