Will T. Scott

Will T. Scott (born 1947) is an Associate Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court. He was elected in November 2004 to represent the 7th Supreme Court District, which consists of 22 counties in Eastern Kentucky. Effective July 1, 2006, Justice Scott replaced Justice Martin E. Johnstone (who retired June 30, 2006) as Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Then-Chief Justice Joseph Lambert conducted the formal swearing-in ceremony for Deputy Chief Justice Scott on July 17, 2006. Scott served as Deputy Chief Justice from 2004-2010. Scott was a candidate for US Representative from Kentucky's 7th congressional district in 1988 and 1990. A Vietnam veteran, he is a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal.