MAKING THE CASE Region's growth, higher caseload spurs need for another judge

TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Traverse County may gain another judge for its 13th Circuit and Probate courts after a Michigan office’s analysis highlighted the need. County commissioners are offering a letter of support calling for a secondary analysis.

The State Court Administrative Office released its report of judicial workloads across the state, showing that the county is in need of another judge to serve, given current caseloads.