Magistrate appointment moves forward in Aiken
Gov. Hodges is expected to commission magistrates after a yearlong deadlock over the post. The pick includes Carroll, an attorney and deputy solicitor of Lexington County, returning to work in Aiken and praised as a strong addition to the magistrate courts amid jail overcrowding and prisoner transfers during the stalemate.
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Magistrate Qualifications Shift Set For July 1
Aiken County lawmakers discuss magistrate requirements clarifying that a minimum associate degree will be needed for all magistrate appointments beginning July 1. The dialogue centers on state law qualifications and the integrity of candidates rather than personal character.
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Budget concerns loom as county backs budget without tax increase
Liz Godard, clerk of court, warns staffing shortages risk lawsuits and backlogs as retirees approach. Ronnie Young says two new staff and a bailiff are needed. Council approves a budget of 35,197,090 General Fund and 81,528,698 total without a tax increase while magistrate court delays prompt cost concerns and ambulance readiness gains emphasis.
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Council
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Godard
Aiken
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