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.
Campaign email
TalleyHasemanforJudge@gmail.com
Educational background
Juris Doctor, IU Maurer School of Law; M.B.A., IU Kelley School of Business; B.S., IU Kelley School of Business
Occupation(s)
Judge, Monroe Circuit Court III; Adjunct Professor, IU O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
I am running for re-election as Judge of Monroe Circuit Court III, Seat 2, a position I have held since January 1, 2019. I preside over a general jurisdiction docket, with primary responsibility for criminal cases, up through and including murder. I have served as a judge or judicial officer in various capacities for a combined total of more than eight years and practiced law for more than twenty years. I am seeking re-election for the opportunity to continue to ensure that the court is open, fair, and responsive to all individuals who become involved with the criminal justice system.
It is my job to ensure that parties are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. For justice to be served, I believe that parties need to be allowed as much time as they need to present their case to the court, and they need to know their case will not be decided until all evidence has been presented and all parties have been heard. I ensure that parties in my court have the time they need to fully present their evidence so that they are heard on relevant issues that are important to them. I base my legal decisions solely on the law and facts of each individual case as presented in court, without regard to external factors or my own personal views.
I am the Judge in a criminal court. People come before me from all walks of life, each with different backgrounds and life experiences. I give each person the opportunity to ask any questions they have about the legal proceedings and I encourage them to let me know if something happens that they do not understand. I make every effort to explain my reasoning and the basis for decisions that I make so that the person understands why I decided as I did and what it means for them. Understanding the proceedings and establishing an atmosphere where a person can ask questions about what they do not understand is an absolute necessity in ensuring equity in the courtroom.
I work to ensure both the physical and emotional safety of people in my courtroom. We have protocols to ensure the physical safety of individuals, including electronic screening at the entrance to the Justice Building. Our bailiffs provide additional security throughout the building. Emotional security is equally important for people in court. People need to feel emotionally safe to tell their stories and work toward a successful resolution of their case. I strive to create an emotionally safe atmosphere of acceptance, respect, and openness for all parties, regardless of age, race, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, economic status, and other factors that make us each unique.
