HONESDALE, PA — President Judge Raymond L. Hamill has announced his intention to retire as President Judge in January 2018. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Wayne County these past nine years, and I look forward to doing so until my term ends in early 2018. I want to commend the fine work done by the staff of adult probation, juvenile probation, domestic relations offices and by our court administration team. I have been truly fortunate to have had so many gifted and hard-working individuals by my side,” Judge Hamill said.

Judge Hamill also offered his sincere thanks to all those who have and will be answering the summons to serve as jurors. “I am very proud of how our neighbors have willingly accepted the call of the court to serve as jurors. Our jurors have always honored their duty to serve in this most important aspect of our judicial system.”

Judge Hamill’s decision means there will be an election in 2017 for the next President Judge.