Judges in the Bartholomew County court system say that their staffing needs have reached critical mass. Judges Jim Worton, Kathleen Coriden and Kelly Benjamin say the problem is the state’s new Odyssey system. Odyssey is designed to connect courts across the state, with the idea being to make it easier for judges and court staff to more easily search case information. Judge Worton elaborated on the problem during Monday night’s county council work session.
Judge Kathleen Coriden told the council that the courts’ staffing levels are simply inadequate.
Judge Coriden explains that the extra work and lack of staffing has led to the courts losing valuable knowledge with the departure of longtime staff.
Between Superior Court 1, Superior Court 2 and the Circuit Court, judges want to increase head-count by a minimum of two. They want that extra staffing as soon as possible. Council members are expected to discuss the request further at next week’s regular session.