[PRESS RELEASE #70] Appointment Of A New Chief Justice

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[PRESS RELEASE #70] Appointment Of A New Chief Justice

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20 February, 2024
San Andreas State Government

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Citizens of San Andreas,

The San Andreas State Government is pleased to announce a significant transition within the Judicial Branch. After a dedicated term of service, the Honorable Justice Judith Mason has stepped down from her role as Chief Justice and the Honorable Robert Winejudge was sworn back into the Judicial Branch as the new Chief Justice of San Andreas on the 3rd of February 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the state's legal history. Justice Mason will continue her contributions towards a better Justice System as she transitions into her new role as an Associate Justice.
Appointment of a new Chief Justice
Justice Mason has been a stalwart defender of Justice and a dedicated public servant throughout her tenure to the Judicial Branch. The solemn efforts and landmark changes brought under the leadership of Judith Mason have been rooted in her commitment to the principles of the branch, and her recognition to the evolving needs of the citizens of the State. The San Andreas State Government extends its gratitude to Chief Justice Mason for her tireless service, invaluable contributions, and continued service to the legal system.

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Sworn in by Governor Lewis Langley and the Honorable Judith Mason as the new Chief Justice, the Honorable Robert Winejudge brings with him his legal experience which will lend to the San Andreas State Governments continued effort to ensure that due process, and legal representation is available to any citizen who is in need. Chief Justice Winejudge began his journey with the Judicial Branch back in the summer of 2022 quickly working his way up through the Judicial Branch. Throughout his tenure Chief Justice Winejudge has served in numerous capacities including as both a Defense and Prosecution Attorney, the Director of Public Relations, the Court Clerk, and most recently as a Superior Court Judge.
Chief Justice, Robert Winejudge wrote:
I'm humbled to be assuming the role of Chief Justice in the Judicial Branch. I'd like to express my gratitude towards Judith Mason for her service and all she's done as Chief Justice. I am excited to work together with her and Colt Daniels to ensure the development and future of the Judicial Branch.

The truth is, despite some of our best efforts, we have failed to provide you with quick and efficient responses on the docket, which caused unnecessary delays to our Superior and Appeals Courts. I will work hard to make sure that the Judicial Branch reaches its potential, giving both Citizens and Law Enforcement Officers a Justice System they can trust and rely on.

To keep the public in the loop on what exactly we will be doing to ensure this, among other things, we will be listening to the concerns of the public regarding wait times for cases, attempting to rectify that with implemented response times to ensure your right to a speedy trial under the 6th Amendment of the Constitution of our state.

Internally, we will be taking some time to reevaluate our procedures and handbooks to make sure they are up-to-date. We want the public to be informed about the changes we make, which is why you will be notified when something is implemented, so you can keep track of the progress we are making.

As mentioned above, in the coming months, the Judicial Branch is looking to repair and upgrade the foundation this branch was built on, fixing the problems that were apparent to us all in 2023. Please bear with us as we all work together to ensure a better future for the Judicial Branch and the State of San Andreas.
Time after time Chief Justice Winejudge has demonstrated his commitment to serving the Great State of San Andreas and upholding the integrity of the bench. The San Andreas State Government is confident that Chief Justice Winejudge will lead the Judicial Branch with these same values, and bring the State into a new era of prosperity for the Judicial System.


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    Governor Lewis Langley
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