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Commissioners defer decision on closing Haskell County courthouse on election day; ask for resolution and judge coordination
Summary
After debate about historical practice, court dockets and legal authority, the Haskell County Board of Commissioners asked staff to draft a resolution on closing the courthouse for the June 16 election and coordinated with judicial staff about docketed cases.
Commissioners discussed whether the Haskell County Courthouse should be closed on election day (June 16, 2026). Board members noted that for many years the courthouse has been closed on local election days but that court dockets and scheduled cases complicate a blanket closure. One participant said a state representative told them there is no statute requiring the courthouse to remain open on election days, and staff referenced a district attorney opinion that the board could change courthouse closures by resolution.
No final vote was taken. Commissioners asked that a resolution be drafted and placed on next week’s agenda so the board can act formally, and they instructed staff to coordinate with the judge about six pages of court cases that are already scheduled for the day in question. The matter was tabled pending that resolution and further coordination with judicial staff.
