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Board tables resolution on magistrate judges' on-call hours after extended debate

Dawson County Board of Commissioners · November 21, 2025
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Summary

Discussion over how many on-call hours to certify for part-time magistrate judges ended with the board tabling a resolution; the magistrate said he could justify 55 hours under current case law, but commissioners requested more data and scheduled a follow-up meeting with judges.

The Dawson County Board of Commissioners tabled a resolution concerning cost-of-living adjustments and supplements tied to certified on-call hours for magistrate judges during its Nov. 20 session.

Magistrate Judge Myers told the board he could "justify 55 hours" for part-time magistrate judges based on his reading of case law…

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