MARQUETTE, MI— The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed Judges Cheryl Hill and Karl Weber as Chief Judges for Marquette County, beginning January 1st.
The Chief Judge is the presiding officer of the court and is responsible for caseload management, disposition of judicial workloads, supervision of all court personnel, and management of finances, among other functions.
The Chief Judge also represents the court in its relations with the county government, Michigan Supreme Court, the bar, the general public, and the media.
Judge Hill will assume responsibilities for the 25th Circuit Court and Marquette County Probate Court. Judge Weber will take over duties for the 96th District Court.