The first ombudsman at the Oregon Judicial Department will be Debra Vogt, a longtime Lane County Circuit Court judge who will respond to citizen comments and concerns with the courts.
“I’m honored to have been selected for this unique opportunity to work with the public and the judicial conference,” Vogt said in a statement. “As Ombudsman, I look forward to working on behalf of Oregonians to ensure everyone has access to fair and impartial justice.”
Vogt, 57, will start her new role Aug. 1. She will step down from the bench at the end of July, calling it an “incredible privilege” to have served as judge since 2007…