Although the senate judiciary committee voted not to recommend her confirmation to the full senate, the senate confirmed Su J. Chon’s appointment as a district court judge by a 17-10 margin.
Chosen by a vote of his fellow justices, Matthew Durrant was sworn in as chief justice. Durrant replaces Christine Durham, who stepped down after ten years as chief but remains on the court.
After ten years of leading the court, Chief Justice Christine Durham is stepping down from that position but remaining on the court. Members of the court unanimously selected Justice Matthew B. Durant to serve as chief justice as of April 1.
