Orleans Juvenile Court Judge Tammy Stewart died this morning at the age of 53.
No cause of death has been disclosed.
Stewart had been on the juvenile bench in New Orleans since being elected in 2009, making her the court's most-senior judge.
“It is with our deepest regret and unbelievable sadness that we announced the passing of our beloved colleague, friend, and Senior Judge on the juvenile bench Tammy Stewart” said Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Judge Candice Bates Anderson. “Tammy leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, mother, sister and two brothers. Tammy always fulfilled her duties as a judge. She will be terribly missed.”
Orleans Parish Chief Judge Ranord Darensburg said “She was an extraordinary individual, admired and treasured by her colleagues. Her passing is a great loss to the court and the New Orleans Justice System.”
"The Honorable Judge Stewart was a cherished family member, respected judge and a true champion of justice," said Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams. "Her passing is a great loss to the Court and the City she so loyally served."
