Senior judges keep justice moving along

Laurie Welch
Dec 22, 2021
Dec 22, 2021
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Judge Mick Hodges shows Maya Malepeai, 4, a shadow box that the Cassia County Sheriff's department gave him during his retirement party Friday at the Cassia County Courts Judicial Center in Burley. Hodges will become a senior judge and still oversee some cases in the state.

DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS

A courtroom filled with friends and family applaud Judge Mick Hodges during his retirement party Friday at the Cassia County Courts Judicial Center in Burley. Hodges will become a senior judge and still oversee some cases in the state.

DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS

Judge Mick Hodges' plaque sits out during his retirement party Friday at the Cassia County Courts Judicial Center in Burley. Hodges will become a senior judge and still oversee some cases in the state.

DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS

Judge Mick Hodges' family is all smiles in the front row during his retirement party Friday at the Cassia County Courts Judicial Center in Burley.

DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS

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Laurie Welch

BURLEY — Senior judges are playing a greater role in keeping justice moving along while saving litigants, attorneys and counties time and money.

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