NH Legislature considers closing Nashua Superior Court to lighten budget load
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February 14, 2012
Concrod, New Hampshire: The New Hampshire State Legislature heard from judges and community members last week as it considered closing the Nashua Superior Court office and combining the office with the Manchester court, 18 miles north. The closure would eliminate 1 judgeship and a number of staff positions saving the government an estimated $300,000 and has received the support of Superior Court Chief Justice Tina L. Nadeau and Supreme Court Chief Justice Linda Dalianis. However, members of the Nashua community including the mayor oppose the closure of the superior court in New Hampshire's second largest city for economic and community reasons. Mayor Donnalee Lozeau told the hearing, “I am knocking on your door today because the cost for closing the superior court for my city is much more than cost of savings to the judicial branch. [...] I know that times are tough. Don’t make the mistake of eliminating this long-term investment for a short-term gain.” Other community members are worried about the cost of the 18 mile commute for low income residents, the ability of police to appear before court and the poor parking and lack of facilities at the Manchester courthouse. The legislature has yet to decide on the issue.[1]
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Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Hampshire • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Hampshire
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