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Announcements

Business Hours for the Offices of the Eighth Judicial District and Magistrate Courts

May 8, 2025

The offices of the Eighth Judicial District are 8 am to 4 pm and are open through the noon hour.

A Note about Credit Card Fee Changes

January 23, 2025

New Credit Card Fee Rates

Judge John M. Paternoster

January 2, 2025

With profound respect and heartfelt sorrow, we honor the memory of the Honorable Judge John M. Paternoster, whose passing marks the end of an era characterized by legal brilliance, unwavering dedication to justice, and a life...

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