Courts to be combined at end of term

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Courts to be combined at end of term

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

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In a very brief meeting Aug. 16, Pike County commissioners voted 3-2 to move forward with a legislative resolution to combine the county’s magistrate and probate courts in the January session.

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#1 Angry anonymous on 08/24/11 at 07:43 AM

Thank you Commissioner Jarrett. This is a sorry sorry day for Pike County. Soon Powers and Mangham will be history, gone with negative feelings from voters. The probate judge wanted Callaway-Ingram gone before she was appointed to office. Bad blood here. It is a move which will be reversed at a later date which the taxpayers will pay dearly.

#2 Anonymous on 08/24/11 at 08:26 AM

It'll never happen No Unanimous vote, so no legislation. Rachel You should be ashamed of that headline.

#2.1 no shame in the game on 08/24/11 at 08:59 AM

Shame? From all that goes on I do not think shame exists in Pike County. If one does start to feel shame it is quickly resolved by a sermon at at baptist church.

#3 Pike Resident on 08/24/11 at 08:52 AM

Shouldn't a judge, someone who presides over a court room and makes legal decisions, at least be a lawyer? Most folks in Magistrate Court are going to show up with a lawyer. Shouldn't the judge that renders the verdict be able to practice law too? I don't believe the current Probate Judge is a lawyer. At least Ingram has a law degree.

#3.1 No Basis on 08/24/11 at 09:56 AM

Degrees and education is exactly what Carol and her two dummy sidekicks are threatened by. While Jarett and Collins want figures all the other three need to come to a conclusion is dirty south ignorance.

#3.2 Taxpayer on 08/24/11 at 10:35 AM

No, no, and no..

#4 Pike Patriot on 08/24/11 at 09:04 AM

Why don't they just combine the Probate Court into the Magistrate Court? Then we would have a Judge with a judicial background rather than a ex blowhard building inspector. PIKE 1? You got to be kidding.

#5 Bob Taylor on 08/24/11 at 09:20 AM

If you will check the vote does not need to be unanimous. They will vote on what the county wants. Just ask your legislator. Magistrate Court needs to be gone anyway for this is a burden on the taxpayers with all of what has happened. I am in favor for I hear that the new judge does not get along with anyone.

#5.1 sad but true on 08/24/11 at 10:12 AM

I guess not getting along with folks is a good reason to get rid of them. I don't get along with folks either so I get a $2000 dollar check in the mail every month from the government to stay home. Crazy world but people like you keep it that way. Thanks for your support!

#5.1.1 true but sad on 08/24/11 at 11:36 AM

The former county manager did not get along with folks. As a matter of fact the former commissioner of district two did not either. Thanks for not supporting them.

#5.1.1.1 Bob Taylor on 08/24/11 at 06:12 PM

Hey no problem with no support some people just neeeeeeed to go. And you getting $2000 a month to sit at home is why this economy is in the shape that it is in , but dont worry just sit at home.

#5.1.1.1.1 Insomniac on 08/26/11 at 01:29 AM

Nah friend. My money comes from a government trust fund. The day I get all my own tax money back I will start thanking you for yours. At this rate that will be a long, long, time.

#5.1.2 Insomniac on 08/25/11 at 01:50 AM

more common than you know. once the law suit is settled marcia might be able to spend a day or two fishing with you. she might as well buy the bait. because in reality if you live in pike she is going to be using money that came from your taxes anyhows.

#5.1.2.1 Bob Taylor on 08/25/11 at 03:01 PM

Mark my words the Judge will rule against marcia and no tax dollars will be used. So if we do fish it will be her money and I will bring the beer.

#5.1.2.1.1 Biscuits on 08/25/11 at 03:22 PM

Bob you know I don't drink but I will bring the biscuits. Be careful.

#5.2 Anonymous on 08/24/11 at 08:24 PM

I did ask them. Dummy.

#6 Pike 1 on 08/25/11 at 10:30 AM

I am for combining the two courts. Judge Ingram could be retained as an advisor/consultant on Probate Court matters which require a professional attorney with BAR certifications.
A contract agreement could be prepared as needed with a salary of $88,000 plus travel and other expenses.

#7 Voter on 08/25/11 at 08:10 PM

I like the Probate Judge, he does a great job. Better than Marsha. Marsha shame on you for wasting my tax money. That won't get you elected in a real election my darling.

#7.1 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 09/02/11 at 09:54 AM

I like the Probate Judge too. He is a better looking than that Magistrate Judge. He is cute in his overalls.

#7.1.1 Not skeerrrred on 09/10/11 at 06:54 AM

Thought you were into one size fits all jogging pants.

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