Committee recommends two substitute judges; panel named candidates in transcript

A chief addressing the Government Affairs Committee presented recruitment results for two part-time substitute judge positions and said the interview panel recommended two candidates to fill positions for the remainder of a two-year term beginning Aug. 11, 2026. The transcript records the panel’s recommended names as "Bridal McAfee" and "Lisa Sophos." The chief said the appointments would carry the same rate of pay as other substitute judges ($64 per hour) and that the additions would expand the substitute pool from eight to 10 with no financial impact on the budget.