Valorie Hahn was recently sworn in as the newest court magistrate for Hamilton County. Magistrates work with the local circuit and superior courts to handle minor offenses or hold preliminary hearings for more serious crimes. (Above) Retired Judge Steven Nation administered the oath. Superior Court No. 1 Judge Michael Casati and Circuit Court Judge Paul Felix helped put the robe on Hahn.
Hamilton County Bar Association Vice President Brandi Gibson gave Hahn the gavel. (Reporter photo)