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Judge asks for county-funded transport to reduce missed hearings; commissioners approve grant funding
Summary
Chief Judge Mark Sanchez asked the commission to approve grant funds to provide transportation for defendants and probationers to court and jail, citing safety and lower bench-warrant costs; commissioners voted to approve the request and staff said up to $20,000 in grant funds would be available if adopted.
Chief Judge Mark Sanchez told the Lee County Commission the county needs a dedicated transportation option for defendants and probationers who otherwise walk long distances between Lovington and Hobbs to attend hearings. He said providing transport would improve safety and reduce county costs tied to bench warrants and deputy time spent…
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