LAKEPORT, Calif. – Last Friday, a special afternoon ceremony honored one of Lake County’s retired judges.

Judge Arthur Mann, who still hears cases for the Lake County Superior Court on a part-time basis, was on hand for the unveiling of his new portrait in his former Department 3 courtroom.

Mann retired in November 2009. He was succeeded in 2010 by Judge Andrew Blum.

Blum, along with Judge Richard Martin and retired Judge Robert Crone Jr., led the Friday ceremony honoring Mann, recognizing him for his service and for his fair treatment of who came to his courtroom.

Lake County Bar Association President Mary Heare Amodio unveiled the portrait, which was presented by the association to the Lake County Superior Court.

“I’m still enjoying being a judge. I look forward to assignments whenever they come around,” Mann told the group.

Mann’s longtime bailiff, Cliff Swetnam – now also a retiree – was on hand to do the honors of hanging the portrait above the jury box.

“There’s something appropriate about hanging Art on the wall,” quipped Blum.

The ceremony can be viewed in its entirety in the video above, shot by John Jensen of Lake County News.

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