Court debates options for bailiff coverage before moving to approve short‑term contract

Jul 28, 2026

After months of discussion about courthouse coverage, court considered a $16,500 supplement per position (with benefits raising annual cost) and debated alternatives including hiring sheriff deputies or increasing constable hours; a motion to approve the bailiff agreement was placed on the record.

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Commissioners debated several options to address courthouse bailiff staffing before a motion was made to approve an agreement to add short‑term bailiff coverage for district court.

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