When Judge Stauffer Retires, Who Will Hear Wasco County Criminal Cases?
Circuit Court Judge Janet Stauffer announced her retirement this week and told CCCNews she hopes the current imbalance in criminal caseloads, due to a long-standing conflict of interest held by her compatriot Judge John Wolf can be rectified.
Ellis sworn in as New Wasco County District Attorney
Matthew Ellis was sworn in as the new Wasco County District Attorney by Seventh District State Circuit Court Judge Janet Stauffer on Monday, Jan. 4. at the Wasco County Courthouse.