Orange County swears in six constitutional officers; public defender and state attorney outline priorities

Orange County held an oath-of-office ceremony at an event organized by the clerk's office during which six elected constitutional officers were sworn in and outlined priorities for their terms.

Monique Haughton Worrell, the 9th Judicial Circuit state attorney, was sworn in by her family and said she will continue policies aimed at fairness and reform, including diversion for low-level offenders, transparency and expanded victim services. "We will seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly," Worrell said.

Melissa Vickers, sworn in as the 9th Judicial Circuit public defender by Judge Amy Carter, described the public defender's office as a team of zealous advocates and pledged to be a "transparent and accountable leader." Vickers, who said she is the first woman to serve as public defender in the 9th…