June 9, 2010
Bill Signed by Governor Restructures Courts, Judgeships
A bill signed into law yesterday by the governor will result in the restructuring of two courts and multiple judgeships.
House Bill 238 will create two new municipal courts in Montgomery and Putnam counties by converting the existing county courts.
The current Montgomery County Court will become the Montgomery County Municipal Court on July 1, and encompass parts of the county not already served by an existing municipal court. The current five part-time county court judgeships will be converted into two full-time municipal court judgeships over the next 11 years.
The current Putnam County Court will become the new county-wide Putnam County Municipal Court on Jan. 1, 2011. The current two part-time county court judgeships will be converted into one full-time municipal court judgeship.
The other major provision of the bill changes the designation of judges in the Chardon, Lyndhurst and Miamisburg municipal courts from part-time to full-time status.
Contact: Chris Davey or Bret Crow, 614.387.9250.