By NE Ohio Times |
Apr 11, 2024
State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) has taken a stand in support of House Bill 413, which aims to address the judicial needs in Ashtabula County. The legislation, presented in the House Civil Justice Committee, seeks to replace two part-time judgeships with one full-time judge, as well as expand the territorial jurisdiction of the Conneaut Municipal Court to include specific areas.Fowler Arthur highlighted that the proposed change comes as a response to a court system review conducted by the Ohio Supreme Court last July. She emphasized, "The desire to...