Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp has been appointed Chief Criminal Judge, filling the role previously held by Circuit Judge Richard Tognarelli who retired Jan. 4.
Napp is the first woman to hold the position of Chief Criminal Judge in the Third Judicial Circuit and was appointed to the role on Dec. 1. The Third Judicial Circuit includes Bond and Madison Counties.
Napp said she is honored to join the ranks of former Chief Circuit Judge Ann Callis, who was also the first female to hold her position.
Napp said she is “really excited about the opportunity” to follow in the footsteps of former Chief Criminal Judge Charles Romani. She also considered former judge Larry Keshner a role model in her career.