Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Scott Crichton has overall supervising authority over the Caddo Juvenile Court and its three judges---Ree Casey-Jones, Natalie Howell, Justin Courtney.
Justice Crichton has previously appointed an appellate court judge from south Louisiana to have direct supervision of the court. This order removed this authority from chief judge Ree Casey-Jones.
Hearing officer Michelle Perkins, a long-time court employee, was placed on administrative leave this week by Justice Crichton.
No other details are available at this time on the reasons for both of Justice Crichton's actions.
John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.
He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.
John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.
John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.
He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.