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Positive Action Beats Political Reaction

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Put a Real Face on the Republican Party

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District Court Judge: Sentencing

In criminal cases, judges impose sentences like jail, probation, fines, or treatment. They weigh the law, facts, history, victim impact, and public safety to ensure a lawful and fair outcome.

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PCO Responsibility: Educate, Don’t Just Argue

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District Court Judge: Motions

They decide legal requests before trial—like dismissing cases, admitting evidence, or changing conditions. Judges review arguments and law, and their rulings can shape the entire case.

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District Court Judge: Trials

They preside over bench and jury trials, rule on evidence, guide the process, and ensure fairness. Judges stay neutral so facts and the law—not opinions—decide the outcome.

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PCO Responsibility: Encourage Ballot Returns

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District Court Judge: Protection Orders

They hear cases involving safety concerns like domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. The judge reviews the facts and decides whether legal protection is needed. These decisions are serious and can impact safety, family, and rights.

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District Court Judge: Small Claims
They handle simple disputes over money, services, deposits, repairs, or damage—often with people representing themselves. The judge reviews evidence and decides the case fairly under the law.

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District Court Judge: Civil Cases
They resolve disputes between people and businesses—like rent, contracts, debt, or property damage—by hearing evidence and applying the law. No jail, just legal resolution.

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PCO Responsibility: Know Your Precinct

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District Court judges handle traffic cases, from tickets to DUI and reckless driving. They review evidence, hear both sides, and decide outcomes like dismissal, penalties, or suspension—because traffic court directly impacts safety, licenses, and livelihoods.

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District Court judges set bail and release conditions for defendants awaiting trial. They balance public safety, victims’ protection, court appearance risk, and the rights of the accused when deciding release terms.

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What Does a PCO Do? Start With Your Neighbors

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District Court judges conduct arraignments—informing defendants of charges, explaining rights, and taking initial pleas. They may also set bail or release conditions. It’s the first formal step in a criminal case and ensures due process and clarity.

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What does a District Court Judge do? (Duty #1 – Misdemeanor Cases)

District Court judges handle misdemeanor cases like DUI, theft, and assault. They don’t take sides—they ensure the law is followed, rights are protected, and cases are decided fairly and efficiently.

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Know Your Local Courts: What Does a District Court Judge Do?

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Filing Week May Be Closed — But Your Precinct May Still Need You

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Thank you to all to all who filed last week!

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LAST CALL—TODAY IS THE DEADLINE.

Will your precinct have a Republican voice or an empty seat?

If you care about local leadership and turnout, file now.

Don’t wait. Filing closes today.

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