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Article: Judicial district will gain five judges in next four years
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- The Gazette
- Article date:
- April 6, 2001
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As El Paso County's population has grown, state district judges
have struggled to keep up with an increased caseload.
But that's about to change.
Thanks to a House bill signed into law in March, a nominating
committee is seeking applications for two district judge appointments
in the 4th Judicial District, which covers El Paso and Teller
counties.
Gov. Bill Owens in May or June will appoint one judge to fill a
new position and another judge to replace Judge David Parrish, who
will retire June 30.
House Bill 1075 will create 24 state district judgeships in the
next four years and will add five judges in the 4th Judicial
District, bringing the total to 19.
Fourth Judicial District Chief ...