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Somerset County State's Attorney

DUTIES: The State’s Attorney’s Office is a constitutionally created independent agency. The State’s Attorney is the chief prosecutor for criminal violations; and educates the public about criminal justice issues, provides training to lawyers for future service, addresses inequality and promote fairness in the criminal justice system, ensures access to the criminal justice system, promotes professional relations with judges and attorneys, and seeks to further the efficient use of criminal justice resources.SALARY: $114,527TERM: Four years, no term limit.HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide.

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Wess Garner
(Rep)

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QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience prepare you for the duties of this office?

DISCRIMINATION: How will you ensure that everyone is treated fairly in criminal proceedings?

SENTENCING: What are your views on alternatives to prison?

DRUG USE: How will you address the problem of drug use?

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: How will you address the problems of domestic violence?

JUVENILE JUSTICE: What are the greatest needs of our juvenile justice system?

OTHER PRIORITIES: What other issues are priorities for you?

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