A Bradford woman was sentenced to 18 months of probation for misappropriation of funds on January 11.

Frances Paul pleaded guilty to charges that she used money from Judge Barbara Boser's office before it was deposited. Her attorney said in the courtroom, "What she did was give herself a series of short term loans."

Paul told the judge, "I'm sorry for what I did. I should never have done it."

Paul lost her job after serving their for 17 years.

She was also ordered to pay 1000 dollars in fines, and perform 200 hours community service.

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