Judge's furniture approved

New District Court Judge Suzannah Robinson will be getting new furniture for her office, courtesy of Sweetwater County.

The Sweetwater County commissioners approved a budget amendment for $17,896 from general county reserves to the capital facilities maintenance fund Tuesday, paying for the furniture.

The approval covers a new table and chairs for the jury room and courtroom counsel tables, as well as a new desk, two lateral files, two book shelves, chairs and a loveseat sofa for Robinson’s chambers.

According to commissioner documents, several problems exist with current furniture. In Robinso...