County justices of the peace to take on work of suspended Pct. 1 judge
The Wilson County commissioners have approved temporary judicial coverage for the Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace office; this follows the suspension of the elected justice of the peace. The decision came during the Nov. 9 meeting of commissioners court. Pct. 1 Commissioner Gary Martin, following guidance from County Attorney Theresa Nettles, made a motion to allow the county’s remaining justices of the peace to handle judicial responsibilities for Pct. 1. The motion was approved. Commissioners also agreed to work with the county auditor regarding any necessary funding adjustments for the…
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