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Nominee Roberto C. Naraha wins broad local support at CNMI Senate confirmation hearing in Tinian
Summary
At a March 26 public hearing in Tinian, Presiding Judge Roberto C. Naraha received oral and written endorsements for his nomination to the Commonwealth Supreme Court and answered senators' questions about federal-local relations, juvenile jurisdiction and court time standards.
Presiding Judge Roberto C. Naraha told the Senate standing committee on executive appointments and government investigation on March 26 that he stands ready to serve as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands if confirmed.
"It is my profound honor to be here today," Naraha said in opening remarks before the committee in Tinian, where family members and municipal leaders attended the public hearing. John Paul B. Regis, special assistant for administration to Governor David M. Apatang, introduced Naraha and described a judicial career "spanning more than 24 years on the superior court bench," highlighting prior service as assistant public defender, assistant attorney general, chief public defender and as a designated judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands.
The hearing featured local endorsements. Joseph E. Santos, a member of the Tinian Municipal Council, said Naraha's "extensive experience, leadership, and commitment…
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