It is a new year, and there are new rules for determining the term of office for a district court judge appointed to fill a vacancy.
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An Appreciation of the Many Roles and Responsibilities of a District Court Judge
In December, the School of Government held the first week of orientation for new district court judges. The class included thirty-one new judges. Most of the judges took the bench January 1, though a handful were sworn in last year to fill vacancies by gubernatorial appointment. One of the challenges in creating an orientation program … Read more