District judges promoted

New District Court Presiding Judge Ablos Paul was sworn into his new post last Thursday by Chief Justice Carl Ingram. Holding the Bible is Judge Paul’s wife Helena. Photo: Hilary Hosia.
New District Court Presiding Judge Ablos Paul was sworn into his new post last Thursday by Chief Justice Carl Ingram. Holding the Bible is Judge Paul’s wife Helena. Photo: Hilary Hosia.

Following the recent retirement of long-time District Court Presiding Judge Milton Zackios, other judges have been elevated in the District Court system. Last Thursday, Judge Ablos Paul took the oath of office to become the Presiding Judge of the District Court. Next, Caios Lucky, a long-time substitute judge, took the oath to become a full time District Court Associate Judge.

High Court Chief Justice Carl Ingram officiated at the swearing in ceremony.

Read more about this in the February 8, 2019 edition of the Marshall Islands Journal.