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Senate Judiciary Committee advances bill to add second full‑time district judge in Lonoke/Monroe area
Summary
The committee passed SB511 to change a part‑time district judgeship into two full‑time district judges for the large Monroe/Lonoke district, citing heavy caseloads and local support; committee vote carried by voice.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 511 on a voice vote after testimony that the Monroe/Lonoke judicial district needs a second full‑time district judge.
Sponsor and supporters told the committee the district spans roughly 875 square miles and covers six district court departments. Judge Clint McGough of Laurel County said the current configuration—two part‑time district judges in 2021 and the prospect of one full‑time…
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