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a local court in England and Wales, presided over by a circuit judge. They hear major civil cases, fast-track cases and handle bankruptcy and the winding-up of companies. Divorce and family cases are handled there.

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4 million) budget for the LOCCS project included the rollout of new hardware and software to all 233 county courts servicing over 5,000 users, as well as software development and maintenance.

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SC06-2267), Lewis justified the need for two additional judges in the district courts of appeal, 22 circuit court judges, and 13 county court judges.

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Currently, civil law cases are heard mainly in the High Court and in 218 County Courts.

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In 1973, the Florida Supreme Court issued a rule forming the' Conference of County Court Judges of Florida.

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Among the center's resources will be computers linked to the county court system, so people can check on the status of their cases, and videos that explain how to act in court.

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Court rules on county judge terms

Bradley, 56, has taken time off from his duties as presiding judge of the Ventura Superior Court to work out his personal problems, said Sheila Gonzalez, executive officer of the Ventura County courts.

JUDGE EXTENDS SICK LEAVE AFTER ARREST

The governor also endorsed legislation providing more state funding to operate county courts and a bill cutting fees next year for students at public colleges.

WILSON OKS CUT IN COLLEGE FEES; OTHER BILL ACTION INCLUDE FINES, COURTS FUNDING

As a result, $292 million earmarked to help pay for county courts throughout the state has yet to be released.

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A former Ventura County courts clerk who admitted embezzling cash from the Hall of Justice evidence vault was sentenced Friday to a year in county jail after repaying the $4,733 he had stolen.

EX-CLERK SENTENCED FOR EMBEZZLING

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Morpeth County Court will close alongside 86 crown, magistrates and county courts across the country as part of a savings drive.