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Clayton County approves $255,304 budget amendment to keep magistrate court operating
Summary
After hearing that magistrate court handles a far higher caseload than other local courts, commissioners approved a $255,304 amendment to pay part-time judges, judicial assistants and contractors so the court can operate through the fiscal year.
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 3 to approve Budget Amendment 2‑27, adding $255,304 to the magistrate court budget to pay part-time judges, judicial assistants and independent contractors and keep the court operational through the remainder of fiscal year 2026.
Magistrate court officials told the board that the court handled about 116,960 cases in 2025 and operates with the smallest budget and fewest full‑time positions among county courts. "Magistrate court is the court...with the…
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