Walker County; temporary probate judges, authorized

Summary

The law lets the Walker County judge of probate hire qualified lawyers as temporary probate judges when the court’s schedule is overloaded or cases are complex. These temporary judges can serve up to 90 days at a time, for a maximum of 200 days per year, and receive $50 per hearing. The measure aims to improve case management without increasing the elected judge’s liability.

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