Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court of Appeals has released a statement regarding the appointment of Judge Joseph M. Getty as the new Chief Judge. In her message, she expressed congratulations to Getty, who will assume the role following her retirement.
Barbera stated, "I offer my congratulations to Chief Judge-Designate Joseph Getty on his appointment as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals upon my retirement." She also extended her best wishes to Judge Steven Gould for his advancement from the Court of Special Appeals to the Court of Appeals. Gould will represent Montgomery County in this capacity.
The outgoing chief judge also acknowledged Governor Hogan's role in these judicial appointments, saying, "Thank you to Governor Hogan for these fine appointments."