During its hearings analyzing the 2024-25 city budget, Jacksonville’s City Council Finance Committee approved more than $500,000 for additional court staff and maintenance on the Duval County Courthouse.
Council approved $319,454 to fund annual salary and benefits for a magistrate, a magistrate assistant, a case manager and an IT technician for the 4th Judicial Circuit.
Appearing before the Council Finance Committee on Aug. 15, Chief Judge Lance Day said the positions previously were funded by federal coronavirus relief programs, but that source of support expired, leaving it up to the county to provide the resources.