Commissioners back resolution urging the state to keep second judgeship in Devils Lake

Jul 15, 2025

Benson County commissioners reviewed and authorized a resolution supporting the retention of a second judgeship chambered in Devils Lake, directing the chair to sign a support letter to the state Supreme Court.

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County staff circulated a draft resolution urging the state Supreme Court to keep a second judgeship chambered in Devils Lake. Commissioners heard that two judges serve a multi-county district and that removing one of the chambers would increase workloads across the district. The board discussed reasons to support local chambers and authorized the chair to sign the resolution.

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