Case Load and Staff

Each year, the Court's caseload averages 1750 active probate actions; 450 lodged wills, 250 deposited wills; over 600 trust registrations; and, nearly 1200 new mental health cases.

This caseload is the responsibility of one probate judge and one part-time probate magistrate.

Judge C. Jean Stewart was sworn in May 26, 1995; her current term expires January, 2011.
[See Judge Stewart's Bio]

Magistrate Michael S. Gallegos was sworn in July 1, 2005; she is appointed by the probate judge.

In addition to the Judge and Magistrate, Lee V. Cole, Jr. serves as the District Administrator and the Clerk of Court.

There are 8.80 F.T.E. additional support staff positions in the court. These positions include division clerks, a bailiff/law clerk, registrar, an administrative assistant and counter/support clerks. [See Court Personnel]

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	Case Load and Staff Each year, the Court's caseload averages 1750 active probate actions; 450 lodged wills, 250 deposited wills; over 600 trust registrations; and, nearly 1200 new mental health cases. This caseload is the responsibility of one probate judge and one part-time probate magistrate. Judge C. Jean Stewart was sworn in May 26, 1995; her current term expires January, 2011. [See Judge Stewart's Bio] Magistrate Michael S. Gallegos was sworn in July 1, 2005; she is appointed by the probate judge. In addition to the Judge and Magistrate, Lee V. Cole, Jr. serves as the District Administrator and the Clerk of Court. There are 8.80 F.T.E. additional support staff positions in the court. These positions include division clerks, a bailiff/law clerk, registrar, an administrative assistant and counter/support clerks. [See Court Personnel]
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