Constable asks court for $3,000 contingency for off‑duty deputy coverage
Constable Thomas told commissioners he needs a $3,000 contingency to contract off‑duty deputies for court coverage and difficult field repossessions; the court asked for data on how often that coverage would be required before approving a recurring budget change.
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Constable Thomas (referred to in the transcript as 'Doc') told the commissioners his office faces potentially dangerous civil processes and eviction work and asked that the court set aside $3,000 as a contingency to hire off‑duty deputies or part‑time bailiffs when the sheriff's office cannot supply coverage.
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