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Court Funding Woes Continue Including Here

Posted: Apr. 5, 2017 12:30 AM PDT

Despite no state budget deficits in recent years, funding woes continue for most county courts. And the Nevada County Court Executive Officer doesn’t forsee any relief anytime soon, including in this year’s budget. But, speaking on “KNCO:Insight”, Sean Metroka says they’ve maintained most of their programs, despite a 30% cut to their staff in the last decade…

click to listen to Sean Metroka

Metroka says dedicated staffs in county courts have managed to keep a strong public perception of operations, including counties with even more dramatic cutbacks, compared to Nevada County…

click to listen to Sean Metroka

With less funding, Metroka says Nevada County’s courts have only had to reduce counter help by one hour a day. But staffing for self-help services has been cut in half.

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