This month, the Independence County District Court celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary in its current location at 549 W. Main in Batesville. The building was completed under former Independence County Judge David Wyatt and court staff moved operations there in December 2004.
Elected in November 2004, District Judge Chaney Taylor took office on January 1, 2005 and has been
presiding judge ever since. Judge Taylor said, “It is my belief that this court building where we’ve been for twenty years now, is more than just four walls, windows, a floor & a roof. To me, it represents restorative justice, that is, helping folks who find themselves in the throes of addiction & with legal issues turn their lives around, get into an appropriate recovery program, satisfy their legal obligations, reunite with their families, secure gainful employment, and finally, become and remain law-abiding citizens. Public safety is our number one priority and my incredible staff and I work to help folks resolve their legal issues as quickly as possible, again satisfy their legal obligations, and, where appropriate, remain in the community, which helps to avoid jail overcrowding and alleviate financial stress on the taxpayers.”
Finally, Judge Taylor said “I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the good citizens of Independence County for placing their trust in me as District Judge for the past twenty years and I pledge to continue to do my best to be fair, impartial, temper justice with mercy when appropriate and follow the law in every case that may come before the Court.”
The Independence County District Court staff wish everyone a safe and very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
