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Sheriff's Lawsuit and Ordinance 13808-26 Litigation

The sheriff pulled deputies from guarding jailed patients at hospitals earlier this year over costs, and council is being asked to fund 16 contingent positions. Council Member Hallam demanded assurances the office won't withhold services again during budget negotiations.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026

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District Attorney Staffing and Caseload Pressures

President Judge Ovazhevic said DHS gives judges fewer than 1% of its pretrial diversion plans because the public defender objects, and the public defender walked away from the new competency court, leaving it unlaunched.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026