House approves bill adding superior court judges to address caseload pressures
Senate Bill 58-68, to add superior court judges in counties with shortages, passed the House unanimously (95-0, 3 excused). Representatives said the addition responds to local caseload and public-defense strains in counties including Skagit and Yakima.
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The House passed Senate Bill 58-68 to add additional superior court judges in counties identified as needing more judicial capacity. Supporters described local shortfalls in judicial resources and public defense; Representative Lowe said Skagit County requested additional judges because it "have a need for 7 judges. They only have 4," and emphasized the importance of access to justice.
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