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Hamilton County courts ask commissioners for higher juror pay, more interpreter funds and probation support
Summary
Court leaders told commissioners they need increased juror pay, more funding for interpreters and IT licensing and have shifted probation to a risk-based, field-officer model; the juror-pay proposal would raise daily pay from $19 to $30 and was estimated to cost about $100,000 annually.
Tom Bridal, speaking for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, told commissioners on Dec. 9 that the court is seeking multiple budget increases aimed at improving juror participation, interpreter services, building security and court technology. “Our jurors currently receive $19 a day in jury pay,” Bridal said, adding the court is requesting $30 a day to help jurors afford parking and lunch and to improve retention.
Bridal said the state permits up to $40 per day but the court is not asking for the full amount; he estimated the $30 proposal would increase the court budget by roughly $100,000. He also described rising interpreter demand — including Arabic — and…
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