Oneida prosecutor tapped for judgeship; county seeking replacement
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MALAD CITY — With its county prosecutor being named to a judgeship, Oneida County has begun its search for a replacement.
Cody Brower, who had been the Oneida County prosecuting attorney since 2016, was appointed district judge by Gov. Brad Little in September, according to a news release.
Brower will take over as the 6th District judge overseeing Caribou County, filling a vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Mitchell Brown.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve as the next district court judge in the 6th Judicial District,” Brower says in the release. “I want to express my sincere gratitude for the trust and confidence Gov. Little has placed in me. Having grown up in the 6th Judicial District, I have a deep commitment and love for the people here, and I look forward to serving them with diligence and integrity. I am, and will always be, deeply committed to upholding the principles of justice, fairness, and the rule of law; and I will work diligently to ensure that every individual is treated with the respect and impartiality they deserve.”
With his judgeship appointment, Brower has provided his resignation as county prosecutor. Oneida County Clerk Lon Colton tells EastIdahoNews.com that the county’s search for Brower’s replacement has begun.
Since Brower was elected as a Republican, state law requires the Idaho GOP to provide the county with up to three potential replacements.
So far, Colton said, Oneida County commissioners have interviewed one candidate provided by the state Republican party. A decision on Brower’s replacement could be made in the coming days.
“They’ll try to fill the position as quick as they can. I think Cody’s planning on transitioning to his judgeship the first part of November,” Colton said.