Probate Judge Martha Stephenson administered the oath of office to both.
The magistrate court is one of the busiest in the county, handling civil disputes, certain midemeanors and criminal offenses, ordinance violations, issuance of arrest and search warrants, and preliminary bond hearings for both felony and misdemeanor criminal arrests.
Said Ruppenthal, "I consider serving in this position a privilege and I will continue to do my best to perform my duties with integrity and excellence while respecting the interests of all our citizens."
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