Here are some facts about the 4th Division of the 52nd District Court.
Became a District Court November 1st,1978
3 Judges William E. Bolle - 6yr term started 1/1/03
Dennis C. Drury - 6yr term started 1/1/01
Michael A. Martone - 6yr term started 1/1/99
2 Part-Time Magistrates
Magistrates handle arraignments, small claims, informal hearings, setting bond, and performing marriages.
4 Full-Time, 1 Part-Time Probation Officer and 22 Volunteers
Patricia Bates is the supervisor of the probation department. She has been a probation officer for 5 1/2 years. She oversees the probation department, hiring/firing of probation officers, disciplinary action, and other daily activities.
Court Administrator is James VerPloeg
He oversees the clerical staff, is responsible for the administrative functions involving case processing, personnel, budget, juries, facilities, and security. He also reviews new court rules and statutes and laws affecting clerical procedures.
The Court Administrator is also considered the Clerk of the court, even though there are also court clerks that work in the court. These clerks assist the public, process paperwork, and do numerous other tasks.
View the 2001 caseload summary