Stoddard County, Missouri - Brad Jarrell was sworn into office by Circuit Judge Rob Mayer on Friday, September 29, 2017 in the courtroom at the Justice Center as a new Associate Judge.

Jarrell was appointed by Gov. Eric Greitens to finish the term of Judge Steve Mitchell who retired in early September.

He used his grandfather's Bible for the ceremony which was attended by several friends and family.

Pictured are Jarrell with his wife, Sarah, and sons Walker and Weston.