Grand Traverse County commissioners hear request to pursue an additional probate judgeship after state time-study
Probate Judge Jennifer Whitton told the board a Michigan Supreme Court SCALE time-study found the county 'underjudged by 1.02,' prompting officials to seek a secondary review and submit a letter of support; the state would reimburse a judge's salary but the county must fund benefits and support staff.
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Probate Judge Jennifer Whitton told Grand Traverse County commissioners during a study session that a Michigan Supreme Court SCALE time-study found the county's combined circuit and probate dockets "underjudged by 1.02," which the judges interpret as a need for roughly one additional judgeship.
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