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Talbot County State's Attorney

DUTIES: The State's Attorney prosecutes and defends, on the part of the State, all criminal cases in Talbot County in which the State may be interested. The State's Attorney heads a team of prosecutors, victim advocates, case managers, investigators and other administrative staff. In addition to seeking justice in criminal cases, the State's Attorney's office provides training to lawyers, promotes fairness and ensures access to the criminal justice system, fosters professional relations with judges and attorneys, educates the public about criminal justice issues, and seeks to further the efficient use of criminal justice resources.BASE SALARY: $ 161,066TERM: Four years, no term limit.HOW ELECTED: Elected county-wide.

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Joseph Coale
(Rep)

Biographical Information

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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