Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, 10th Circuit, Division 9, Seat 8
A Judge of the Circuit Court is responsible for issuing decisions in all types of cases impartiallyand according to the law and legal precedent of the circuit in which they serve. Circuit courts arevested with unlimited trial jurisdiction in all cases, except where exclusive or concurrentjurisdiction is conferred upon other courts. Circuit courts also have appellate jurisdiction overappeals from city and town courts.
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Darcie L. Fawcett
(Dem)
1. Why are you running for this office? (750 characters/~125 words)
2. How would you describe your general judicial philosophy? (750 characters/~125 words)
3. How will you work to ensure equity for people of all backgrounds in your courtroom? (750 characters/~125 words)
4. What would you do to ensure safety for all people in your courtroom? (750 characters/~125 words)
Campaign email
fawcettforjudge@gmail.com
Educational background
B.S.; University of Wisconsin; J.D. Indiana University School of Law
Occupation(s)
Judge
I am seeking re-election to the Monroe County Circuit Court so I can continue to contribute to a collaborative system of care that promotes rehabilitation and reduction in recidivism. I will rely on my twenty years of experience in criminal law and deep understanding of legal principles in order to make fair and informed decisions that will result in a positive impact on the community.
My judicial philosophy is to approach all cases with professional integrity, meaning I have no personal agenda. I remain open minded until all of the issues are fully presented. I treat all of those who appear before me with dignity and respect and I afford all parties with procedural fairness before deciding each issue in a transparent, straightforward manner, without bias or any preconceived notion of how the matter is going to turn out.
I will treat each person before me with patience, dignity, and respect no matter what his or her status or station in life is. I will encourage all litigants to present their arguments and evidence and establish an environment in which everyone is afforded a full and fair opportunity to be heard. Having worked with a variety of people throughout my career, I am comfortable communicating with, and relating to, people of various beliefs and backgrounds. I will approach each matter with an open mind and will consider every argument, no matter who presents it.
Everyone who enters the Charlotte Zietlow Justice Building must go through a security checkpoint. No weapons of any kind are allowed. In addition to those procedures, I work to create and maintain a calm & compassionate atmosphere for litigants & lawyers. This helps to reduce anxiety or fears of the parties. I take time to ensure the parties have an opportunity to address the Court. Giving them time to speak results in the person feeling heard & often results in a greater acceptance of the result. I use a measured, clear & calm speaking tone particularly with pro se litigants, who may be nervous & unfamiliar with court procedures. Creating this atmosphere, where they feel comfortable and heard, reduces the number of angry outbursts.
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