Special to The Clinton Courier
At his early fall investiture ceremony, newly-appointed Hinds County Circuit Judge Damon Stevenson of Clinton spoke of accountability, fairness, mercy, redemption and justice. He said that he wants to do his part to make Hinds County safe.
“I want young people to walk in my courtroom, and I want to give them an opportunity to turn their life around and be productive; and, if they cannot turn their life around, I want them to understand that nobody has a license to terrorize this community. And, so, I want to do my part to make Hinds County safe for the citizens and the residents,” Judge Stevenson, said after taking the oath to serve in a newly created circuit judgeship.
Governor Tate Reeves appointed Stevenson to the newly-created judicial position. During its 2025 Regular Session, the Mississippi Legislature created a fifth circuit judgeship for Hinds County. The appointed term for the new judgeship began September 1 and extends through January 4, 2027. An election will be held in November 2026…