Courthouse sees decrease in overall cases in 2020
Jan 1, 2021 The Cleveland County Courthouse experienced a decrease in the total number of cases conducted in 2020 in a shift most likely related to COVID-19, according to District Judge Thad Balkman. According to statistics gathered by Balkman, the total number of cases judges saw in 2020 was 23,116. Compared to 28,259 cases in 2019, thatâs a difference of 5,143, or 18.2%. Small claims were down 39.4% from 6,699 to 4,061; protective orders were down 11.1% from 883 to 785; and guardianships were down 14.4% from 396 to 339. Additionally, the statistics showed about 100 fewer felony filings...
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