Summary
Judge Carol Cheney resigned effective March 6, leaving family and juvenile cases in limbo. The court weighed appointing a replacement now versus waiting out the runoff, with the associate judge and visiting judges covering the docket in the meantime.
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county may continue paying Judge Cheney's salary under holdover status until a replacement is sworn in.
Families with pending cases get continuity through the associate judge.
Families in active custody and divorce cases could face delays if coverage gaps emerge.
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