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Judge Halts Opt Outs for Josephine County Library District, Preserving Access to Valuable Resources

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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A judge has ordered the Josephine County Library District to cease its practice of allowing patrons to opt out of paying library fees. The order, issued Wednesday, comes after a lawsuit challenged the library’s policy, arguing that it undermines the district’s ability to function effectively. The library district previously offered library cardholders the option to “opt out” of contributing to the fees required to access certain library services. Those who chose to opt out were still granted access to basic library services but would be prohibited from borrowing physical materials … Read more

The Las Vegas District Court Seeks Additional Marshals to Enhance Courthouse Security After Attack on Judge

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas District Court is facing a shortage of marshals, raising concerns about the security of the courthouse, according to Chief Judge Jerry Wiese. Currently, the court ideally needs 136 marshals, but only 99 positions are filled. In response to the shortage, plans are underway to bring in additional personnel and fill the openings left by the attack on Clark County Judge Mary Kary Holthus. Following the recent attack, courtrooms are working to increase security by adding extra staff. Judge Wiese stated that a meeting has been held with a … Read more

Unexpected Cancellation: Jury Duty Suspended for Judge Lagomarsino’s 13th District Court Panel

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Lafayette, Louisiana – The 13th District Court in Lafayette has announced the cancellation of jury duty for the panel scheduled on Friday, Jan. 5. Judge James Lagomarsino’s court will not require any candidates to serve on the jury. Candidates who were eagerly awaiting their selection for jury duty in Judge Lagomarsino’s court will now be relieved of this obligation. The cancellation of jury duty was announced through a public service announcement, providing advance notice to those affected. No specific reasons were provided for the cancellation of jury duty in Judge Lagomarsino’s court. However, this decision … Read more