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Jason L. Schmidt was sworn into the office of Chautauqua County District Attorney on Saturday with far less fanfare than any of his predecessors. The ceremony was held along the shores of Lake Erie without guests, speeches, or any of the traditional inauguration formalities. It lasted just a few minutes.
Chautauqua County Court Judge Hon. David W. Foley administered the oath of office as Schmidt’s fiancé Danielle Erickson held the Bible. What has traditionally been a standing-room only inaugural event was instead a short, intimate affair that appropriately reflected Schmidt’s focus on getting down to the serious business of creating a strong District Attorney’s Office dedicated to providing justice to victims and the community at large.