The Many Roles of District Court Judges

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District court judges have many roles

Who is guilty?

Who is Not?

Who is Truthful?

Who Should Stay in Jail?

What Punishment?

These decisions must be made, alone, in accordance with our constitutions, laws and rules.
Without Regard

These are not easy matters to decide – but they are only a part of the job.
Best interest of the child

Which is the better Parent?

Divide Property

Financial Burdens

Limited Income

These decisions must be made, alone, in accordance with our constitutions, laws and rules.
These are not easy matters to decide – but they are only a part of the job.
Pluck A Child out of His home

Ending A Pregnancy

Moving Out

These decisions must be made, alone, in accordance with our constitutions, laws and rules.
Without Regard

These are not easy matters to decide – but they are only a part of the job.
Administrators

Efficient Use of time, Space, Resources, People

Moving Cases, Completing Dockets, Signing Orders

Charged with herding Cats

Same Place,
Same Time
Create And Enforce Rules

Civility, Decorum, Integrity,
Dependability

One Part of A Larger Machine

These decisions must be made, alone, in accordance with our constitutions, laws and rules.
Without Regard

These are not easy matters to decide – but they are only a part of the job.
Leaders, experts, exemplary citizens.
Serve on Boards and Committees
Learn,
Teach,
Apply

All of these things are part of the job of being a District Court Judge.
Shift between them at any given time 
Parent, Partner, Friend, Child,
Community Member

Patience, Courtesy, Legitimate Analysis,
Empathy, Flexibility

They must be done alone
Without rancor, vengeance, prejudice, or fear
Without bias, sympathy, or fear of public clamor
Script by Judge Joseph Turner from Greensboro, NC

The Many Roles of District Court Judges

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