Garcille takes oath as district judge

Laura Rougeau Garcille recites her oath of office delivered by State Supreme Court Judge James Genovese on Wednesday in the St. Landry Parish Courthouse. With her is her husband, Brett, and children, Emmy, 9, holding a Bible, Riley 7 and John Roth, 4. Seated in the background are District Judges Gregory Doucet and James Dotherty. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor Brand new District Judge Laura Rougeau Garcille, originally of Chataignier, cited her faith, family and friends as pillars of support in her life leading to her judgeship. A 30-minute swearing-in ceremony for Garcille was held Wednesday, April 24, at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse in Opelousas. “I’m still in disbelief that this is my life especially from ...

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