Carbon County court officials welcomed a new district judge Thursday morning.

Eric Schrantz, who replaces District Judge Edward Lewis, who retired earlier this year, was sworn in in front of friends, family and the courts. His sons, Brody and Landon, and mother, Alicia Lewis, held the bible as Judge Lewis administered the oath of office.

His wife, Kristen, had the honor of robing him after the swearing in.

It didn't take long for Schrantz, a former Jim Thorpe police officer, to dive into his duties as his court schedule was filled immediately after the ceremony.