With criminal justice reforms looming, prosecutors take oath of office
(Photo by Zachary Meseck)
NORWICH – Prosecutors from the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office were sworn-in Friday. At the ceremony officials noted the challenges ahead for the new staff following recent criminal justice reforms by New York State.
Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Garry said this is an opportunity for legal representatives to strive to do they best they can, and exemplify justice and virtue. She noted the laws were changing and a different set of criminal justice procedures were now being implemented, following reforms enacted on January 1.
“We all know that Michael Ferrarese is stepping into a whole new legal arena,” said Garry. “The laws that govern us have changed dramatically, and so we know that Michael Ferrarese and his crew are going to be confronting whole new challenges.”
“Michael, it’s going to test you – it’s going to be a challenge to determine how you will faithfully discharge your duties as our prosecutor, and how you will continue to bring virtue to our courtrooms.”
She said Ferrarese brings over 10 years of experience from working as a prosecutor to his new role as district attorney, and that as a longtime member of the community he knows many of the challenges that he will face.
“Although this is a day of joy, celebration, and accomplishment, it’s also the day where you begin the most solemn undertaking of your professional career,” she added. “You will be challenged, but I trust based on the previous experience that you will beat those challenges.”
Ferrarese, First Assistant District Attorney James Snashall, and Assistant District Attorney Nicole Sabasowitz also took the oath Friday, with Supreme Court Justices Garry and Joseph McBride, along with Chenango County Court Judge Frank Revoir Jr. administering the oaths.
Ferrarese thanked the judges for their ongoing dedication to ensuring justice is done in the courtroom, and specifically thanked McBride for the years that he was the Chenango County DA.
“Everyone in this courtroom is affiliated with me in some way, shape, or form,” he said. “Friends, colleagues, and employees, I can’t thank you enough for being here today.”
“I especially thank my wife Heather, who is my pillar of support every day – day in and day out.”
Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Garry said this is an opportunity for legal representatives to strive to do they best they can, and exemplify justice and virtue. She noted the laws were changing and a different set of criminal justice procedures were now being implemented, following reforms enacted on January 1.
“We all know that Michael Ferrarese is stepping into a whole new legal arena,” said Garry. “The laws that govern us have changed dramatically, and so we know that Michael Ferrarese and his crew are going to be confronting whole new challenges.”
“Michael, it’s going to test you – it’s going to be a challenge to determine how you will faithfully discharge your duties as our prosecutor, and how you will continue to bring virtue to our courtrooms.”
She said Ferrarese brings over 10 years of experience from working as a prosecutor to his new role as district attorney, and that as a longtime member of the community he knows many of the challenges that he will face.
“Although this is a day of joy, celebration, and accomplishment, it’s also the day where you begin the most solemn undertaking of your professional career,” she added. “You will be challenged, but I trust based on the previous experience that you will beat those challenges.”
Ferrarese, First Assistant District Attorney James Snashall, and Assistant District Attorney Nicole Sabasowitz also took the oath Friday, with Supreme Court Justices Garry and Joseph McBride, along with Chenango County Court Judge Frank Revoir Jr. administering the oaths.
Ferrarese thanked the judges for their ongoing dedication to ensuring justice is done in the courtroom, and specifically thanked McBride for the years that he was the Chenango County DA.
“Everyone in this courtroom is affiliated with me in some way, shape, or form,” he said. “Friends, colleagues, and employees, I can’t thank you enough for being here today.”
“I especially thank my wife Heather, who is my pillar of support every day – day in and day out.”
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