Superior Court 2 asked the council to raise court reporters' pay to $50,000, proposed moving one reporter from 4D funding to general fund for cross‑training, sought a $74,124 match for CASA state grant eligibility, and requested funding for a public defender dedicated to Family Recovery Court.

The county's language-access lead proposed a phased two-year plan: a part-time scheduler/coordinator, a part-time master court interpreter, modest travel/training funds and tablets for video-remote interpreting to reduce costly contractor use and protect due process in courts.

At a Billings City Council session, district judges explained how orders of protection, parenting-plan findings and certain rule changes can help domestic-violence survivors — especially those representing themselves — and urged better outreach and preparation by advocates and service providers.

Court amendments clarify victims' rights regarding protection orders and testimony conditions.

Kootenai County plans budget changes to offset decreased liquor sales and election costs.

Senate discussions reveal cuts to police training while executive demands shift funding priorities.

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on HB 5009–5013, a package to expand expungement, create an affirmative defense for trafficked defendants, extend juvenile record relief, establish safe-harbor for minors and permit expert testimony; survivors, prosecutors and advocates urged passage while members probed caps and judicial discretion.

MAC Board discusses revenue sharing increases and outlines funding priorities for Michigan counties.

Judge John Simpson told commissioners a 2026 ARPA award of $152,000 will be used primarily for personnel; commissioners approved accepting the grant after noting a prior ARPA amendment provided about $100,000 for DA office equipment.

County judges and attorney receive approved salary supplements effective September 2025.

Commissioners endorse budget adjustments to enhance judicial efficiency and staff pay raises.

Gonzales County successfully maintains two district judges despite proposed jurisdiction alterations.

Virginia focuses on creating guides and training for court officials and expanding peer recovery programs.

The capital bill allocates $2 million for public infrastructure and courthouse restoration funding.

Bill requires lactation rooms and excuses for breastfeeding mothers from jury duty

County prepares for public health emergencies with triage center plans and pretrial grant funds.

Legislation permits facility dogs to accompany witnesses, enhancing testimony accuracy and reducing stress

Governor's office will provide printable Crime Victims' Bill of Rights for public access.

Director addresses salary disparities and educational support for Guardian ad Litem attorneys.