Roya Boustany Set to Join Lafayette City Court as Judge
"Judge Douglas Saloom and Marshal Reggie Thomas are honored to have Roya Boustany join Lafayette City Court as the new Lafayette City Court Judge, Division "A". Judge Elect Boustany will be filling the vacant Division "A" seat left by the passing of Judge Jules Edwards. While no formal date has been set, the Court anticipates that she will be taking office in the month of February. According to the Louisiana Secretary of State, Nancy Landry, the earliest date to take the oath of office is February 10, 2025. Retired Judge Vanessa Harris will continue as Judge Pro Tempore for Division "A" until Judge Elect Boustany is sworn into office."
In memoriam of Judge Jules D. Edwards, III, 1957 – 2024
Statement by Judge Douglas J. Saloom -
“The passing of Judge Edwards this past evening closes a chapter written by a remarkable person, whose life and career were dedicated to his family, his faith, his profession, and most preciously his country and community. His passing leaves us, his friends, staff and colleagues, with a challenge to carry forward those principles he so passionately shared with all he touched.”
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