She focused on prosecuting domestic abuse cases and other violent crimes. The judge who came closest to losing her seat, Ann Finley Collins, received 61.31% of the vote. The two candidates that get the most votes in the primary election will appear on the April 4th ballot. Contact your county Supervisor of Elections to determine the manner of election for these offices. (1) The jurisdiction of the county court shall be as follows: It shall have jurisdiction concurrent with the justice court in all matters, civil and criminal of which the justice court has jurisdiction; and it shall have jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit and chancery courts in all matters of law and equity wherein the amount of value of the thing in controversy shall not exceed, exclusive of costs and interest, the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 200,000.00), and the jurisdiction of the county court shall not be affected by any setoff, counterclaim or cross-bill in such actions where the amount sought to be recovered in such setoff, counterclaim or cross-bill exceeds Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 200,000.00). Judges in Wisconsin are elected for the following term lengths: At the end of their terms, judges in Wisconsin may run for re-election. What other methods would you suggest to improve efficiency or make the courts less intimidating to the public? Learning about the differing experiences of people is part of a judges necessary homework for the job. He teaches a course on juvenile justice asan adjunct professor at the law school and isa pastor at theSolid Rock Baptist Church in Madison. Mitchell is a former prosecutor for the county and was the director of community relations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Incumbent John J. Kuchno started his career as a journalist, while Quincy L. Coleman began . Office of Interpreter Services; Mandatory Arbitration. Some of the names on your ballot this election are judges, who are elected fromspecific districtsor circuits, not statewide, so the judges you vote for will be different based on where you live. This primary cycle, there are 27 vacancies in the Cook County Circuit Court that are on the ballot: 10 countywide and 17 in subcircuits. We are quickly approaching Election Day. It has taught me how to be compassionate and understanding while being objective and impartial. Circuit courts are the front line of the legal system. Judge E. Faye Peterson. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Election Judges have many responsibilities and perform several tasks on Election Day, including: Complete online and hands-on training classes. In Cook County, two-thirds of the roughly 400 judges are elected - either countywide or on a subcircuit, which is a particular portion of the county, similar to a district. GREEN BAY - Attorney Rachel Maes is challenging Brown County Circuit Court Judge Kendall Kelley in the April 6 nonpartisan election. They serve six-year terms. [3], A spring election is held on the first Tuesday in April.[1]. The State Board of Elections provides all eligible citizens of the State convenient access to voter registration; provides all registered voters accessible locations in which they may exercise their right to vote, to ensure uniformity of election practices; to promote fair and equitable elections; and to maintain registration records, campaign fund reports, and other election-related data . The Brown County race of Circuit Court Judge for Branch 4 is drawing attention after one . Minocqua and Newbold will be having Town Board Supervisor primaries to narrow the candidates. (f) Judges serving a judicial circuit comprised of four or more counties with two or more judges shall not be residents of the same county. Circuit Court Judge Group 1: Dina A. Keever-Agrama: 2023: 6 Years: Circuit Court Judge Group 2: Howard K. Coates, Jr. 2023: 6 Years: Circuit Court Judge Group 3: Laura Johnson: 2023: . Office: In Oneida County, voters will also be narrowing the field for Oneida County Circuit Court Judge for Branch I. Mary Burns is the current judge. PublishedJanuary 23, 2023 at 5:31 AM CST. Missing wages and paying for gas/babysitting is a hardship many working people cannot afford. Fundraising figures for Dorow were not available as of press time. Problem-solving courts, like Drug Treatment Court, are an example of effective court procedures that employ empathy, reduce recidivism, and save taxpayers money. This model should be expanded to address other social problems that we know jail alone will not fix. The Judicial Election Runoff Sample Ballotisalso posted. Studying similar courts with efficient procedures and implementing those best practices has been effective at improving court procedures. My formal education focused on philosophy, social science and the lawthe human experience. Judicial elections are held in the state every year. (5) The counties of Calhoun, Jackson, Mason, and Roane shall constitute the fifth circuit and shall have two judges: That effective January 1, 2017, said circuit court shall have three judges; said additional circuit judge to be elected at the regularly scheduled election(s) to be held in the year 2016 and every eighth year thereafter; (10) The county of Raleigh shall constitute the 10th circuit and shall have three judges: , That effective January 1, 2017, said circuit court shall have four judges; said additional circuit judge to be elected at the regularly scheduled election(s) to be held in the year 2016 and every eighth year thereafter; (19) The counties of Barbour and Taylor shall constitute the 19th circuit and shall have one judge: , That effective January 1, 2019, said circuit court shall have two judges; said additional circuit judge to be appointed by the Governor and subsequently elected at the next scheduled primary election to be held in 2020 for the unexpired term pursuant to 3-10-3 of this code: , That said additional circuit judge shall thereafter be elected at the regularly scheduled election(s) to be held in the year 2024 and every eighth year thereafter; (23) The counties of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan shall constitute the 23rd circuit and shall have five judges: , That effective January 1, 2017, said circuit court shall have six judges; said additional circuit judge to be elected at the regularly scheduled election(s) to be held in the year 2016 and every eighth year thereafter; (26) The counties of Lewis and Upshur shall constitute the 26th circuit and shall have one judge: , That effective January 1, 2017, said circuit court shall have two judges; said additional circuit judge to be elected at the regularly scheduled election(s) to be held in the year 2016 and every eighth year thereafter; The Kanawha County circuit court shall be a court of concurrent jurisdiction with each single judge circuit where the sitting judge in the single judge circuit is unavailable by reason of sickness, vacation, or other reason. Jennifer Dorow and Dan Kelly are the conservative candidates. Megan Cottington-Heath was in second place with 6,377 votes but was followed. Sophia H. Hall Infonotes YES NO Guide for Florida Voters: Judicial and Merit Retention Elections FAQ - The Florida Bar The Florida Bar Rules, Ethics & Professionalism About The Bar About The Bar Home Frequently Asked Questions President's Welcome The Florida Bar Board of Governors Committees Sections / Divisions Board Certification Florida Voluntary Bars .courts-container hr {background-color:#f0a236;padding-bottom:2px;}, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Supreme Court (26) The counties of Hampshire, Hardy, and Pendleton shall constitute the 26th circuit and shall have two judges; (27) The counties of Berkeley, Morgan, Jefferson shall constitute the 27th circuit and shall have six judges; (28) The counties of Greenbrier, Monroe, Pocahontas and Summers shall constitute the 28th circuit and shall have three judges; Provided, if more than two candidates from the same county receive the highest number of the votes in more than two divisions, the two candidates from the same county with the highest number of the votes cast within the circuit shall be elected to serve and the remaining candidates from the same county shall be declared ineligible to serve. (12) The counties of McDowell and Wyoming shall constitute the 12th circuit and shall have two judges; , That McDowell shall constitute a division in which the judge and candidates for election shall reside and Wyoming shall constitute a division in which the judge and candidates for election shall reside. In the statewide race, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz and Former Justice Dan Kelly have advanced to the April election in the race for Supreme Court Judge. Injustice Watch's nonpartisan guide to the November 2022 Cook County judicial elections. At Large judges are elected from the entire circuit, including from all of Cook County. I often hear frustration with repeat offenders and rehabilitation. My public service experience has taught me to be even-tempered, but firm, open-minded, but decisive. While efficiency is important, we can improve the effectiveness of our court procedures by adequately balancing efficiency against those other principles. Circuit Court judges are selected in non-partisan elections to serve four-year terms. Susan Roth and Katie Kegel are defense lawyers running for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 3 bench being vacated by Clare Fiorenza, who is not seeking re-election. Courts have a direct and fundamental responsibility to dispense justice with impartiality, and must critically consider racial equality in doing so. Return to using Zoom and Youtube as much as possible. Circuit Court Judge District Seven-One. Board of County Commissioners. Cliett, Easterling and Jones will all run for the Clay and Noxubee judge position. Each judge shall be elected at large from the entire circuit. Outside work, I prioritize volunteering in our local legal community as a leader, teacher, and mentor. William Hooks and Charles Burns, the two judges on this years ballot who preside over felony cases at the countys Leighton Criminal Courthouse, appeared on track to keep their seats. Filing for Florida's judicial offices closed on April 29. It's primary election day in Wisconsin and Grant County voters will narrow the field of candidates running for a local circuit court judge seat. This will inform Judges, Defense Attorneys, Prosecutors, MDOC and Probation of resources that are right here in Kalamazoo. To stay on the bench judges in Illinois must win 60% yes votes in a retention election. Other constitutional offices depending on county. A court that notes these factors can incorporate them into more effective and appropriate decisions. Injustice Watch is a nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism organization that conducts in-depth research exposing institutional failures that obstruct justice and equality. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. In 2020, Judge Jackie Portman-Brown appeared headed for a narrow victory on election night, but ultimately lost her seat once mail-in ballots were counted and the final results were certified. There are two types of judges in Illinois' circuit court system: circuit judges, who are elected by voters for a six-year term and then up for a retention vote for each term thereafter, and associate judges, who are appointed by other judges. Search the Manual Elections Meet the candidates running in the 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court primary Jennifer Dorow, Daniel Kelly, Everett Mitchell and Janet Protasiewicz are facing each other in the Feb. 21 primary to run in the 2023 spring general election for state Supreme Court justice. What role should the court play in promoting racial justice? ELECTIONS 2023 City of Tampa Municipal Election 2023 City of Plant City Municipal Election 2022 General Election Election Dates & Deadlines On the Ballot Election Results Newsroom Historical Voter Turnout Poll Workers Election Security RESEARCH / DATA Data Requests Voter Statistics Historical Voter Turnout Election Results Maps & Districts While an officially non-partisan race, candidates typically run as conservatives or liberals. In my courtroom: You will be safe. It shall have exclusively the jurisdiction heretofore exercised by the justice court in the following matters and causes: namely, eminent domain, the partition of personal property, and actions of unlawful entry and detainer, provided that the actions of eminent domain and unlawful entry and detainer may be returnable and triable before the judge of said court in vacation. A circuit court judge may carry the title At Large, Resident, or Associate. If you reside in any of the following counties, there may be an election held for your County Court judge in 2022: Adams, Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Jackson, Jones, Lafayette, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lee, Leflore, Lowndes, Madison, Oktibbeha, Pearl River, Pike, Rankin, Warren, Washington, and Yazoo. Reedsburg native Blake J. Duren, an . There are plenty of resources to help you decide who to vote for and who to retain, including evaluations of each judge by several local bar associations (organizations made up of attorneys). 2023 www.jsonline.com. If you're looking for a guide to help decide which judges in Chicago and across the state to vote for in Illinois' 2022 primary election, there are resources to guide you. , or Associate wages and paying for gas/babysitting is a former prosecutor for the job me how be. S judicial offices closed on April 29 Rachel Maes is challenging Brown County race of circuit judge. 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