Floyd County Superior Court judge files for re-election

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— Floyd County Superior Court Judge Susan Orth filed papers Tuesday for re-election in 2008.
Under the new format, Floyd County Superior Court will become Superior Court 1. There will also be Superior Court 2 and Superior Court 3, and well as Floyd County Circuit Court. The three superior courts will elect judges next year.

Orth, 48, was appointed by Judge Frank O’Bannon in 2004 to replace Richard Striegel, who retired after 25 years. She is the first female judge in Floyd County history. Superior Court hears two-thirds of the felony cases in Floyd County, she said.

“I’m fortunate to have a job I love,” she said. “I served 15 years in the Floyd County prosecutor’s office as chief deputy prosecutor, and I think this has been a natural progression. I’m really excited about next year for the opportunity to continue to serve this community.”

This will be Orth’s first election. She is the first candidate to file for the Superior Court 1 seat.