CHICAGO (WLS) -- The new chief judge of the Cook County Circuit Court was installed Monday morning.

The Honorable Charles S. Beach II took the oath during a ceremony inside the Chicago-Kent College of Law. He was elected in September.

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"Our job is not merely to process cases. It is to deliver justice - fairly, efficiently and with respect to every person who comes through our doors," Chief Judge Beach said. "I am honored by the trust placed in me by my colleagues, the legal community and the people of Cook County. This role comes with great responsibility. I pledge to lead with integrity, to listen and to act boldly to make our courts more accessible, efficient and just for all. We begin today - let's get to work."

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