Texas Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 8 Choose 1
Chief Justice & Justice, Court of Appeals: Six-year term. There are 14 Courts of Appeals in Texas located in 14 cities throughout the state. Each of these Courts includes a Chief Justice and at least two other Justices. These Courts hear appeals on civil and criminal cases from lower courts in their districts. Current annual salary range: $154,000 to $187,800 Presidente del Tribunal y Juez, Tribunal de Apelaciones: Mandato de seis años. Hay 14 Tribunales de Apelaciones en Texas ubicados en 14 ciudades en todo el estado. Cada uno de estos tribunales incluye un Presidente del tribunal y al menos otros dos Jueces. Estos tribunales conocen de apelaciones en casos civiles y penales de los tribunales de primera instancia de sus distritos. Rango de salario anual actual: $154,000 a $187,800 Chánh Thẩm & Thẩm Phán, Tòa Kháng Án: Nhiệm kỳ sáu năm. Có 14 Tòa Kháng Án ở Texas tại 14 thành phố trên toàn tiểu bang. Mỗi Tòa Án trên bao gồm một Chánh Thẩm và tối thiểu hai Thẩm Phán khác. Các Tòa án trên thực hiện điều trần các kháng cáo về các vụ án dân sự và hình sự từ các tòa án cấp dưới thuộc địa hạt của họ. Mức lương hàng năm hiện tại: 154.000 USD đến 187.800 USD上诉法院首席法官和大法官: 任期六年。德克萨斯州有 14 个上诉法院，分布在全州 14 个城市。 每个法院都包括一名首席大法官和至少两名其他大法官。这些法院审理来自其辖区内下级法院的民事和刑事上诉案件。当前年薪范围：15.4万美元至 18.78万 美元
Biographical Information
Campaign Website
http://returnjudgebradhart.com
Qualifications: What characteristics and experience qualify you to serve as a justice?
I have been an actual, award winning, practicing trial court attorney for over 21 years. Additionally, I was an award winning district court judge for 6 years.
Ethics: Since judicial candidates solicit donations and raise money to be elected, how can voters be assured that campaign donations will not impact how judges interpret the law and review lower court decisions?
Throughout my career as a public servant, it has been one of my top priorities to exhibit the highest level of ethics and fairness in applying the law. Having previously been a district court judge for 6 years, with tremendous support from both sides of the bar, I understand what it takes. Regardless of campaign donations, I have demonstrated that dedication to the rule of law and NOT to money.
Judicial Elections: How would the administration of justice be impacted if judges ran in nonpartisan races?
A lot of excellent judges are no longer judges because of that letter instead of actual qualifications. The same can be said the other way around too. Losing good judges does not have a positive impact on the administration of justice. I think parties to cases, both sides, waiting endlessly for resolution would agree.
Equity: What can be done to improve access to justice for all, including persons or groups who may be underserved?
All should have equal access to an impartial justice system. Having judges who are dedicated to this as well as the actual rule of law, that is predictable, as opposed to just picking who you want to win, helps. Private sector and nonprofit organizations should be encouraged to be involved with providing access to the underserved.
Court System: What effect will the new business court and statewide court of appeals have on the administration of justice in Texas?
Having justices and judges who can specialize in the specific areas that will come before them improves the administration of justice, hopefully for all involved.
Biographical Information
Campaign Website
http://poissantforjustice.com
Qualifications: What characteristics and experience qualify you to serve as a justice?
I have served on the appellate bench for 6 years. Prior to my tenure as a Justice, I practiced law for more than 30 years representing clients in all areas of the law, on both sides of the docket.
Ethics: Since judicial candidates solicit donations and raise money to be elected, how can voters be assured that campaign donations will not impact how judges interpret the law and review lower court decisions?
The Texas Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 1 requires us to participate in establishing, maintaining and enforcing high standards of conduct, and I personally observe those standards to preserve the integrity and independence of the judiciary. We, as judges, are also trained on implicit bias and are required to take implicit bias training and pass an examination based on that training annually.
Judicial Elections: How would the administration of justice be impacted if judges ran in nonpartisan races?
Nonpartisan races may be a good idea for judicial races. Judicial candidates should be elected based on their experience and ethics.
Equity: What can be done to improve access to justice for all, including persons or groups who may be underserved?
Improving access to justice requires enhancing legal aid resources, supporting pro-bono initiatives, and ensuring our courts are user-friendly, especially for those without legal representation. We must focus on outreach and education to ensure the justice system is more accessible and equitable for all.
Court System: What effect will the new business court and statewide court of appeals have on the administration of justice in Texas?
The judges on the new courts were appointed, not elected by the people who they serve. The 15th Court of Appeals, which was created by S.B. 1045 and signed into law by the governor, was granted exclusive, statewide jurisdiction over certain cases involving the state or state officials, unlike the other 14 courts of appeals, which hear appeals only within their geographic regions.