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Codington County approves pre-trial case manager to curb court-appointed attorney costs
Summary
The board approved a new pre-trial case manager position funded out of the court-appointed attorney line, with supporters saying the role will reduce attorney hours by handling scheduling, evaluations and supervision; the job will be advertised for hire.
Codington County commissioners on May 12 approved a new pre-trial case manager position intended to reduce spending on court-appointed attorneys and improve court-processing efficiency.
Supporters, including the county's state's attorney (Angie), said the position will handle routine tasks — appointment and court reminders, arranging competency and treatment evaluations, and limited…
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