WILLEMSTAD - Leomar Angela was sworn in as a deputy member at Kas di Korte, the Court of Justice, last month. Prior to this, Angela worked at the Public Prosecution Service, first as a prosecutor and for the past seven years as an attorney general in Curaçao and the BES islands.
Previously, he served as a judicial trainee (raio) at the Court, and after completing that period in 2000, he worked as an investigating judge in criminal cases for 3 years.
"My connection with the Court and the city hall building in Punda is deeply rooted," he noted. "That's why this new phase in my career feels like coming home."
Criminal Law
In accordance with the Court, Angela will serve as a deputy member in the criminal chamber of the Court during the first year of his transition due to his previous experience and affinity with criminal law.
He will be particularly deployed in Aruba and Sint Maarten, where he has not worked as a prosecutor before or had limited experience. He will soon travel to Aruba with the Court team for his first session.
Regarding Curaçao and Bonaire (BES), a conflict of interest will be assessed for each session. At the end of this year, his performance as a judge will be evaluated, with the possibility of appointment as a full member of the Court in mind.
"I hope to focus on other areas of law and develop myself into an all-rounder," Angela added.
This period represents an adventurous time for him, not only due to the complex legal issues but also because of the close-knit nature of the island community, where everyone knows each other, and he was long known as an employee of the Public Prosecution Service.
"I aim to make this transition with dignity and respect for our communities," he emphasized. "In any case, we are approaching it with enthusiasm."