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Oregon Courts Get New Watchdog | Bend News
Oregon just added a new judicial watchdog: Judge Ann Vogt, a seasoned legal veteran with decades of courtroom experience, is now the state’s first ombudsman for the courts. Appointed under a 2025 law that also raised judges’ pay, this role gives citizens a direct line to voice complaints and demand accountability — a move designed to boost transparency and public trust. Meanwhile, her former seat on the Lane County Circuit Court is filled by Nathan Lichvarcik, a criminal defense attorney from Eugene, appointed by Governor Tina Kotek. This new office mirrors existing watchdogs for other state…
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