Harrison County Council approves new problem‑solving court staff position

Feb 23, 2026

The council voted 7‑0 to add a 30‑hour‑per‑week position for the county problem‑solving court at a $60,000 annual salary, with funding split between the infraction deferral fund and the opioid settlement grant and benefits paid from asset forfeiture for four years.

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Chairman Kyle Nix presided as County Prosecutor Otto Schalk requested a new 30‑hour‑per‑week employee to expand Harrison County’s problem‑solving court. Schalk said the proposed position would focus on addressing underlying issues that contribute to criminal behavior and would be paid a $60,000 annual salary with eligibility for health insurance only.

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