Relating generally to allowing the Supreme Court of Appeals discretion to create uniform pay scales for all levels of judicial support staff.
What changed between versions
Changed salary provisions from fixed amounts to scale-based determinations for magistrate court clerks, magistrate assistants, deputy clerks, and family court secretary-clerks, allowing the Supreme Court of Appeals to set uniform pay scales.
Added provisions for family court staff (secretary-clerks and case coordinators) to be included in the same pay scale framework as other judicial support staff.
Clarified appointment and supervision authority for various court support positions, specifying who appoints and supervises each role to reduce ambiguity.
Standardized definitions of 'immediate family' across different court support positions to ensure consistent eligibility requirements.
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