As Judge, I will work to accomplish this goal by promptly and consistently taking the bench encouraging participants to work through their disputes to narrow the issues and providing decisions in an expeditious manner. GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Six candidates are vying for three judicial seats in contested races Nov. 3 in the county. He received 31.42 percent of the vote.[5]. For instance, instead of having a separate date for an arraignment and a separate date for a pretrial, some Courts are combining the arraignment and pretrial into one court appearance. I am proud that all of my court hearings, despite the current COVID pandemic, are continuing and are streamed live so that the public can see what occurs in my courtroom. In this case, it's an extra term. Many of the Courts are streamlining and lessening the amount of Court appearances. Making fair decisions as a judge is truly a skill that takes years to develop. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It would not be the first time the Michigan Supreme Court took up a case pertaining to term limits in Warren. 2.1 Selection method. width: 57%; 1 Circuit Court. color: white; .clearfix { Candidates are placed on the ballot via nonpartisan primaries or by nominating petitions. I would work to avoid bias and ensure equity in my sentencing. from Western Michigan University and a J.D. This is the reason that I suggested that judges attend community forums and events. Michigan Circuit Court } display: block; Subscribeto the Free Press. All rights reserved. display: inline-block; Hammon: The 67th District Court, with the assistance of the State Court Administrators office conducts yearly audits that are available to the public. All responses in the voter guide were submitted directly by the candidates and have not been edited by the League of Women Voters, except for a necessary cut if a reply exceeded character limitations. Marable Jr.: I will bring experience, fairness, commitment, integrity, and diligence to the Circuit Court bench. 1.1 Judges; 1.2 Former judges; 1.3 See also; 1.4 External links; 2 Elections. [1][2] He took office on August 10, 2009. The 17th Circuit Court is a circuit court in Michigan that encompasses Kent County. The unrest comes from hundreds of years of institutional racism that has plagued our history. To learn more about judicial selection in Michigan, click here. } She received a bachelors degree, graduating Cum Laude, from the University of Michigan and received her juris doctorate from Michigan State University. He worked as an intern at the Genesee County Prosecutors Office and worked as a judicial advisory assistant to Genesee Probate Judge Jennie Barkey. Health Department. Now, as our court system faces the new reality of operating during a pandemic and recession; with backlogged dockets; a reduced capacity to operate; and almost certain budget cuts to come, it is critical we have battle tested judges who have experience in serving the public under less than ideal circumstances. Access to the court system and monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of the court should be available to everyone. 738 W. Grand River Ave, Suite N This was a targeted proposal in which I was the only one affected by the vote without acknowledging it was aimed at only Mayor Fouts. 3116 0 obj <>stream Paul Denenfeld is a judge of the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County, Michigan.He was appointed to this position by Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm on July 22, 2009, to succeed Steven Mitchell Pestka. Hammon: I previously worked as the attorney representative in the Adolescent Recovery Court. Thus, my conclusion is that the Court of Appeals has chosen to deny the voters of Warren the right to have a choice in November. Brighton, MI 48116 We cannot ignore the social unrest that is taking place in our nation at this time. This judge is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. background-color: #003388; Her community involvement includes State Bar of Michigan, Genesee County Bar Association, Mallory VanDyne Scott Bar Association Executive Board, Embassy Covenant Church International Presbytery Board and Ministerial Team, Flint Childrens Museum Executive Board, Flint Institute of Arts Gala Committee, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Michigan Branch of the NAACP. hb```lw@(qour@x{/JM J?4X~@Q9HHt0p40t04p0h4p`5DXKEBY'3 3z0Md\4))1Sy8nIc(uK3 D8K_c` Explain your goals. } } Results Final. If not, should they be put in place and shared? Denenfeld was re-elected in 2010 and 2016. She is a certified civil mediator and received the Genesee County Bar Associations Brian M. Barkey Community Service Award earlier this year. Nor do we find dispositive the fact that the 'terms served prior' language was not in the ballot proposal question itself, where the language actually was on the ballot within the proposal section," according to the ruling. .courts-header { font-size:150%;background-color:#334aab;color:white;} FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-INCUMBENT . If there are more than twice the number of candidates than there are judgeships up for election, the race will appear on the primary election ballot. The Michigan Court of Appeals decision is at best an unlikely and implausible conclusion clearly contradicting the ruling of the Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Toia, Fouts said in a lengthy response. But City Attorney Ethan Vinson issued an opinion that the 2020 term limits did not bar Fouts from running for a fifth term. What do you perceive as the greatest challenge(s) to justice/public accountability? They argued that Fouts is ineligible to run because of term limits approved by voters in 2020. 2.2.1 Primary election; 2.2.2 General election; 2.2.3 Ties; 2.3 Footnotes; Circuit Court. [4] Incumbent Paul Denenfeld and incumbent George Jay Quist were unopposed in the 17th Circuit general election (2 open seats). Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Article 6, 26 Circuit court commissioners and justices of the peace, abolition; courts of limited jurisdiction. Kent County, Michigan. Candidates for three judicial races in Genesee County are pictured in these submitted photos. ", He said the administration "has been playing games with term limits for over a decade. Why? Marsh: I ran for judge in 2018 and I received 53,381 votes in that race. More:Warren Mayor Jim Fouts eligible to be on city ballot, judge rules, More:Warren Mayor Jim Fouts files to run for 5th term despite term limit amendment. font-size: 1.2em; Vinsons opinion, which was accepted by the Warren Election Commission during an Election Day meeting in November, stated it was not clear that the ballot proposal approved by voters in 2020 should apply to Fouts. Previously, he was a director for the Institute for New Democracies for Uzbekistan and senior litigation counsel for the federal public defender office. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday that Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is not eligible to run this year for another term. Denenfeld, Paul J. } Jeff Schroder, an attorney representing the City Council, said "we're very pleased with the court's decision because it upheld the will of the voters who approved a term limit amendment by over 67% of the vote in 2020. color: black; %PDF-1.6 % They are chosen in nonpartisan elections and must face re-election if they wish to continue serving. That experience, especially in the Circuit Court level, has shown me great, innovative ways to run a courtroom, and target areas that courts can improve to better serve residents in a more fair and equitable fashion. This is more efficient, reduces costs, lessens court appearances and litigants do not have to miss as much work.
float:right; If you are interested in receiving MAJ's endorsement please go to our candidate endorsement page. Statewide Governor; . Applicants may be interviewed by the MAJ Judicial Qualifications Committee. The district courts are responsible for parking citations, traffic violations, criminal misdemeanors, preliminary examinations in felony cases, landlord-tenant, small claims, and general civil cases. The Circuit Court ruled in favor of City Clerk Sonja Buffa and the Warren Election Commission, which . If there are more than twice the number of candidates than there are judgeships up for election, the race will appear on the primary election ballot. The 221 judges of the Michigan Circuit Courts are selected in an identical manner, each serving six-year terms. The League never supports or opposes any candidates or political parties. Information on all state and federal races and many of Michigans county and local races is available at Vote411.org, an online voter guide created by the League of Women Voters. font-weight: bold; be a qualified elector of his or her district; be licensed to practice law in the state; have at least five years of law practice experience; and. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. The candidate filing deadline for incumbents was March 21, and the deadline for non-incumbents was April 19. f. 517.321.4694, {{#if featuredimages.homepage}} {{featuredimages.homepage.url}}{{else}} /userassets/MI/MI/userimages/DefaultBlogImage.jpeg{{/if}}. Christenseon: During my 20-year career I have practiced at every judicial level in Michigan, and I have had the opportunity to learn from Judges across our State. Michigan local trial court judicial elections, 2017; Michigan local trial court judicial elections, 2016; Michigan judicial elections, 2014; Michigan judicial elections, 2012; Michigan judicial elections, 2010; Selection method See also: Nonpartisan election of judges. He has been a Genesee District Court judge for 20 years, was an assistant prosecutor in Genesee County for seven years, and a district attorney in Pennsylvanias Allegheny County for more than two years. The 221 judges of the Michigan Circuit Courts are selected in an identical manner, each serving six-year terms. .courts-header { font-size:150%;background-color:#334aab;color:white;} .infobox p { Michigan District Courts I am dedicated, diligent, and business minded. If elected, I would continue this practice as it benefits all involved. endstream
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float: right; I believe that any studies, assessments or audits should always be available to the public. color: white; Christenson was raised in Flint and lives in Grand Blanc. [3], Denenfeld holds a B.A. As the immediate past president of the Genesee County Bar Association, and member of the board for over 10 years, I have not only helped to ensure that our legal community is educated in the most up-to-date law but also assists our fellow citizens. All candidates for Michigan House and Senate, regardless of party, are invited to return a questionnaire and apply for an endorsement. She is a former member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint Board of Directors. I am also highly organized, extremely detail-oriented, and able to work on multiple projects and transactions simultaneously. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 408,485 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. I adhere to the proposition that judges should serve the public in a respectful manner and treat everyone that comes before the Court with respect. 3rd (Wayne) - John C. Gillis* 3rd (Wayne) - Nicholas Hathaway* 6th (Oakland) - Amanda Shelton* 10th (Saginaw) - Megan Cottington-Heath. Marable received his juris doctorate degree from the Ohio State University College of Law and bachelors degree from James Madison College at Michigan State University. @D=@ -. .widget-img { Working with state court officials, we must use virtual technology, specialty dockets, and other tools to serve the public. He has more than 20 years of experience as a practicing attorney in Genesee County Circuit Court and was on the Family Courts child abuse and neglect panel for seven years. width: 250px; He wrote " 'any terms of years served prior to this amendment are included' language was in the ballot's explanatory caption, but not in the 'proposal' section on the ballot or in the amended charter.". Weier: The State Court Administrators Office monitors the judges dockets to ensure they are running efficiently. In a process run by a county clerk, the candidates choose slips of paper from a box that say either "elected" or "not elected".[6]. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. There is also bias with regards to sentencing. 3066 0 obj
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.widget-row.Democratic { width: 150px; font-weight: bold; 67th District courts are limited jurisdiction courts, authorized under state statute, with jurisdiction over Genesee County, including the City of Flint. Judge Sima Patel* CIRCUIT COURT. .infobox { I have strong morals and ethics, integrity, and I am naturally energetic, involved, and visible. .widget-row.value-only.black { [1], .courts-container { background-color:#fcfcfc; width:100%; border:1px solid black;padding:5px;text-align:center;clear:both; } . The supreme court may authorize persons who have been elected and served as judges to perform judicial duties for limited periods or specific assignments. font-size: .9em; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 408,485 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. .courts-container hr {background-color:#f0a236;padding-bottom:2px;}, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan, Michigan Supreme Court In addition, I am the only candidate who has quasi-judicial experience. Feaster: The current system demonstrates a lack of respect for the time of those participating in the legal process. Contact Christina Hall: [email protected]. In addition, we need bond reform to consistently address the issue of bond to ensure that people are not housed in the jail unnecessarily. Christina Elmore. Before she was elected to this court, she was a judge on the 61st District Court for the City of Grand Rapids for almost 3 years. A more consequential date, if the Michigan Supreme Court takes up the appeal, would come within the next few months. Schroder said he believes the "real problem" is the city attorney, who he said "keeps writing bogus legal opinions and putting his thumb on the scale so the mayor gets the result he wants. Michigan is one of 43 states that hold elections for judicial positions. Southeast MI Office: In a process run by a county clerk, the candidates choose slips of paper from a box that say either "elected" or "not elected".[6]. Michigan Probate Courts, Courts in Michigan Michigan judicial elections Judicial selection in Michigan. margin: auto; p. 517.321.3073 2023 www.freep.com. I have a great deal of trial experience including civil and criminal trials. 26. margin-top: 1px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border:1px solid #FFB81F; The Circuit Court ruled in favor of City Clerk Sonja Buffa and the Warren Election Commission, which said Fouts was eligible for reelection this year. 0
Legislative candidate endorsements are based on voting records for incumbents and a comprehensive candidate questionnaire. His experience includes Wayne State University Law School Civil Rights Law Clinic and he worked as an intern labor attorney at Klimist, McKnight, Sale, McCow, and Canzano. My length of time as an attorney coupled with my experience in District Court qualifies me for this position. .widget-row.Green { Christenson: Transparency is the greatest challenge to justice and accountability. Marsh received an associates degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. Lastly, we need to be proactive about how to address the generation that was poisoned by lead. As a Flint District Judge for 20 years, and 9 years as a prosecutor, I have more experience than any other candidate. } if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .courts-container { background-color:#fcfcfc; width:100%; border:1px solid black;padding:5px;text-align:center;clear:both; } be a qualified elector of his or her district; be licensed to practice law in the state; have at least five years of law practice experience; and. 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I have served as a volunteer mediator and contributed countless hours of pro bono work. 16th (Macomb) - Judge Teri Lynn Dennings. In the nonpartisan primary, the two candidates who receive the greatest number of votes advance to the general election. Marable Jr.: The State Court Administrators Office (SCAO) uses a benchmark system for Michigan courts. .widget-row.Libertarian { Further, the 67th District Court has a website where information about the Court is accessible to the public at any time. More:4 of Warren's longest serving councilmen knocked off ballot again. Court Judge file with the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, P.O. background-color: red; If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. This will help eliminate issues with implicit bias, racism, and sexism. She was the Pro-Bono Attorney of the Year for Legal Services of Eastern Michigan and provided at least 100 hours of documented pro-bono service to low income individuals and families in 2019. width: 100%; Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population as well as mayoral, city council, and district attorney election coverage in state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Marsh: The courts are monitored by the State Court Administrators Office; however, I am not aware of the courts establishing any benchmarks to determine if they are effectively meeting the needs of their jurisdiction. The candidates are (from top left) Chris Christenson, Herman Marable Jr., Jessica Hammon, Dawn Weier, Torchio Feaster, and Tabitha Marsh. We as the judiciary must strive to make all things we do transparent to all. Marable Jr.: There are access issues for low-and moderate-income users to our courts. April 13, 2020 . In Genesee Circuit Court (7th Circuit Court), Genesee District Judge Harman Marable . He said the Court of Appeals chose to ignore past Supreme Court opinions and allow an unclear and clearly unconstitutional opinion to be given.. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. To your knowledge, have the courts established any benchmarks to determine if they are effectively meeting the needs of their jurisdiction? I would utilize my experience from leading community organizations and volunteering to forge partnerships with groups that would help make offenders in my court less likely to return to crime and more likely to evolve into productive members of society. Hammon: The greatest challenge to justice and public accountability of all governmental units is transparency. .courts-container hr {background-color:#f0a236;padding-bottom:2px;}, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan, Michigan Supreme Court "Buffa is hereby ordered to immediately disqualify Mayor Fouts as a candidate for mayor in 2023 and not place his name on the ballot for election," the Court of Appeals' opinion said. Each candidate was asked to outline their stances on a variety of public policy issues. We can go a long way to restoring the confidence in the court system by being completely transparent and showcasing the integrity of the courts. The 221 judges of the . Feaster has a bachelors degree from Eastern Michigan University and received his juris doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law. Hammon: I have always valued justice, integrity, honesty, and contribution to my community. Christenson: The court system must be more efficient and respectful of the publics time. } Toggle navigation 2022 Michigan Candidate Listing Date: 11/08/2022 Type: General, Official. .courts-container hr {background-color:#f0a236;padding-bottom:2px;}, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan, Michigan Supreme Court Five of nine Genesee County Board of Commissioner seats contested in Nov. 3 election, Genesee County clerk-register race pits incumbent John Gleason against Republican Jesse Couch, State Rep. Mueller faces challenger May in race for 51st District state House of Representatives. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. .widget-row.value-only.white { Community forums are a way to help establish the benchmarks and gauge whether or not what is being done is effective. from Western Michigan University and a J.D. For the first time ever, there are no judges who live in Flint (our largest city) on the Court, the entire county should be represented at the table. Publication of candidate statements and opinions is solely in the interest of public service and should not be considered as an endorsement. [3], Qualifications The judges in the 67th District Court meet frequently to discuss issues concerning the Court and its procedures. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. [1], .courts-container { background-color:#fcfcfc; width:100%; border:1px solid black;padding:5px;text-align:center;clear:both; } 3094 0 obj
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. We need to have judges who will fight the status quo. The League never supports or opposes any candidates or political parties. We should review these benchmarks quarterly and make adjustments. Voters in 2020 approved a city charter amendment that a mayor may serve only three four-year terms, or 12 years, like other elected officials in the city. background-color: grey; There is no substitute for the community and legal experience I bring to the courtroom. If yes, how often should they be reviewed or shared with the public? That term-limit situation was a seesaw battle through the courts with expedited appeals. The Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) endorses candidates that will fight to protect the right to a civil trial by jury, and promote a fair and effective justice system. This makes it extremely difficult for the Court to get through the volume of cases before it. Marable Jr.: As a Flint District Judge, we faced 2 financial emergencies for our funding source, (City of Flint) many mid-year budget cuts, staff layoffs and the elimination of Probation services. hbbd```b`` TD29`5O?`r-X}&Mo9OI_ vH/c];9D2H-`z R*lJ q g
2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The 2020 vote didnt affect Fouts fourth, four-year term, which began in 2019, but it did appear that he would be unable to seek a fifth term. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Marsh: I believe that social injustice is the greatest challenge to justice. clear: both; Michigan Circuit Court All rights reserved (About Us). I believe a judge having compassion and understanding is essential. He served as chairman of legal redress for the Michigan NAACP. . The courts need to stay relevant to the times. background-color: #f9f9f9; } GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Six candidates are vying for three judicial seats in contested races Nov. 3 in the county.
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