A full courtroom attended the swearing-in ceremony for Steve Parkhurst as the new judge of the 260th District Court on Thursday. The ceremony was held at the Orange County Courthouse in the 128th District Courtroom. Parkhurst was given his oath by the judge he is replacing, Buddie Hahn who retired after 36 years on the bench. Prior to the oath of office local attorney Steve Carlton handed Parkhurst a practice gavel to help keep order his court.
Parkhurst thanked his family as well as the attorney’s that he worked or partnered with including Tommy Gunn, Steve Carlton and David Dies.
Courtney Arkeen the judge of the 128th District Court served as master of ceremonies. Retired Judge Pat Clark gave the invocation and Judge Dennis Powell of the 163rd District Court gave opening remarks.
-Dan Perrine, KOGT-
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