First Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney and candidate for District Court Judge, James Mills has been appointed to serve as the McCracken District Judge, Division 2.
Mills has practiced law in McCracken County since 2005.
Mills is a former First Assistant County Attorney and a former public defender.
Additionally, he teaches criminal justice at WKCTC.
Mills was sworn-in during a private ceremony Thursday.
An Investiture ceremony will be held on Friday, May 10, at 2 p.m. in Court Room D of the McCracken County Courthouse. All are welcome to attend.
The Division 2 District Judge seat became vacant last fall with the passing of Judge Chris Hollowell. The primary election for the seat will be on Tuesday, May 21, to determine which two candidates will appear on the ballot for the general election in November.
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