Nathan Carroz has enjoyed a successful legal career that includes nine years as prosecuting attorney and two years as associate circuit judge for the 12th Judicial Circuit.

The Wellsville native can now add a Court Automation Committee member to that list.

On Feb. 27, Carroz was appointed to serve on the State of Missouri’s Court Automation Committee, which oversees the state’s court technology systems. He will join a committee that includes four associate judges, four circuit judges, a court of appeals judge and one Supreme Court judge.

“I did get a call from the chairman of the committee and she asked if I was interested,” Carroz said. “Another judge who was on the committee had given her my name. I think she proposed that to the Supreme Court. Then, they officially signed an order appointing me to the committee.”

Launched in 1994, the Court Automation Committee focuses on developing a state court automation system. Carroz said he is thrilled to represent Montgomery County on the committee.

“I’m still kind of new at the judicial role, but I’m excited to get more involved and serve with this committee,” Carroz said. “I think the committee fits me pretty well with the technology side of things. I don’t know everything about technology, but I have to use it quite a bit in various roles and I’m excited to put that to work.”

Carroz said he went through an orientation session with the committee chairman.

“There was a lot to learn,” Carroz said. “There are a lot of technology-related programs going on right now with the court system with the video court. We’re changing some things over to the Show Me Court system and there are some other things in that nature, so there’s a lot going on. I sat through an orientation session, then I will attend my first meeting sometime in April. The meetings are in Jefferson City and they are quarterly.”

Carroz will celebrate his two-year anniversary as associate circuit judge on March 11. Two years ago, he was appointed by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to replace current Missouri Court of Appeals judge Kelly Broniec as associate judge after working as prosecuting attorney for nine years. Carroz also worked as an assistant prosecutor.