Sean C. Morgan
Of The New Era
Operating without a judge for part of the year, Sweet Home Municipal Court handled fewer cases in 2006 than in 2005, but revenues were higher.
When the city chose not to renew a contract with Judge Larry Houchin in September, Sweet Home Justice Court handled the Municipal Court’s violations for about four months. Interim judges handled misdemeanor cases.
“The four months Municipal Court operated without a contracted judge…