PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Premises and Equipment, Gross	$ 35,302	$ 33,967
Less accumulated amortization and depreciation	(17,215)	(15,487)
Premises and Equipment, net	18,087	18,480
Land
Premises and Equipment, Gross	4,153	4,292
Building premises
Premises and Equipment, Gross	11,600	11,594
Leasehold Improvements
Premises and Equipment, Gross	6,502	6,347
Furniture and equipment
Premises and Equipment, Gross	$ 13,047	$ 11,734

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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