Kim Bartleson hired as Humboldt County new Court Executive Officer

The recruitment and interview process to select a new administrator has concluded and the Superior Court has named Ms. Kim Bartleson as its new Court Executive Officer/Jury Commissioner.

Ms. Bartleson is scheduled to begin her duties on October 26, 2015. She comes to the court with 22 years of experience as a court executive in Washington state.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from Ashford University, and she is a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management.

 “Our court is moving forward with ongoing operational and organizational changes that the judges and court managers have developed and approved.  We are looking forward to Ms. Bartleson’s leadership,” stated Presiding Judge Joyce Hinrichs.

“I am looking forward to working with the judges and staff.  The operational changes that the court has started implementing will improve case processing, decrease backlogs, and facilitate improved access to justice for the citizens of Humboldt County,” stated Ms. Bartleson.