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Dogs bring hugs, tail-wags and some controversy to America's courthouses

Far more pooches are working in the justice system, but defense lawyers worry their cuteness could sway juries; ‘Comet’ sports a vest and bow tie and sits in the witness box.

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'A positive thing': Officials consider facility dog program in Lebanon County courts

Officials made a request to the Lebanon County Commissioners Thursday to apply with Susquehanna Service Dogs for a court facility dog.

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Maine lawmakers decide courthouse dogs are too cute for criminal court

The state legislature decided that courthouse dogs, though helpful for victims, can distract the jury and prompt an unfair verdict.

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Cowboy the Courthouse Dog - Valencia County News-Bulletin

Cowboy the Courthouse Dog - Valencia County News-Bulletin
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Letter from the Editor

Welcome to the new-look South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. You might have heard (or read) about the relaunch of your trusted source for legal industry news. I’m proud to unveil it here, in the following pages. The reimagined magazine-style format allows for crisper design and more space to dig deeper into issues and trends that affect .

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DOG DAY IN COURT: Courthouse facility dogs play a vital role in reducing anxiety, providing comfort for traumatized witnesses

In 2016, in Anderson County, S.C., an eyewitness to murder and attempted murder was preparing to take the stand for The State of South Carolina vs. Robert Frost. According to attorney Chelsey Hucker, the witness was incredibly anxious and unsure if she would be able to testify. Enter Roma, a courthouse facility dog that gave .

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Measure aims to clarify rules on courthouse dogs

Four dogs sat in a House hearing room and two more watched the room over Zoom as a legislative committee discussed rules dog handlers must follow in courthouses for dogs to assist people who are providing testimony, including youth with disabilities.

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Canines to start helping out in the courtrooms in Spain's Madrid

COURTHOUSE Dogs to be used in court proceedings in Spain’s Madrid. With the aim to provide support when victims or witnesses are interviewed or have to

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Courthouse facility dogs comfort abused children in Hillsborough County

Courthouse dogs in Hillsborough County are taking the stand with abused children to provide some comfort during difficult times.

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Albemarle County Police mourn the loss of Theo

The Albemarle County Police Department mourns the loss of K-9 Theo, an 11-year-old who had served as the ACPD’s courthouse dog.

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