Joan Ziglar was sworn in last month as a district court judge for the 21st Judicial District, which includes courts in Henry and Patrick counties and the city of Martinsville. Circuit Court Judge David V. Williams administered the oath – called an “investiture” – in Courtroom A as fellow judges Martin F. Clark Jr., Marcus Brinks and G. Carter Greer observed from the bench. About 300 attended, including some 19 judges from various districts. State Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Franklin County) and state Rep. Les Adams (R-Chatham) were among the speakers.
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Joan Ziglar's husband, Dion, holds the Bible as she is sworn in as a judge for the 21st Judicial District during her "investiture" ceremony.
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Judge Joan Ziglar is fitted for her robe at her "investiture" ceremony with help from her sisters, Nancy Chisholm and Susan Hairston.
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Judge Joan Ziglar's "investiture" ceremony.
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Judge Joan Ziglar (front row, center) at her "investiture" ceremony.
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Judge Joan Ziglar's "investiture" ceremony.
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State Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Franklin County) speaks at Judge Joan Ziglar's "investiture" ceremony.
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State Rep. Les Adams (R-Chatham) speaks at Judge Joan Ziglar's "investiture" ceremony.
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Naomi Hodge-Muse (right), president of Martinsville-Henry County chapter of the NAACP, welcomes new Judge Joan Ziglar.
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Judge Joan Ziglar's "investiture" ceremony.
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Judge Joan Ziglar's "investiture" ceremony.
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Judge Joan Ziglar's "investiture" ceremony.