Circuit Court Judge, Division III Choose 1
Circuit Courts are courts of general jurisdiction in Tennessee. Circuit court judges hear civil and criminal cases and appeals of decisions from Juvenile, Municipal, and General Sessions Courts. The jurisdiction of circuit courts often overlaps that of the chancery courts. Criminal cases are tried in circuit court except in districts with separate criminal courts established by the General Assembly.
Biographical Information
Education
Bachelor Degree, Rhodes College; Juris Doctorate University of Tennessee
Website
http://Manceforjudge.com
Campaign Phone
6293028769
Email
Info@manceforjudge.com
Campaign Mailing Address
2115 24th Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37208
Nashville, Tennessee 37208
In your view, what is the role of a judge in ensuring the fair treatment of all who use the court system?
A Judges role and responsibility is to ensure that when people come into their courtroom that those people feel confident and assured that they will be heard, not judged and understand that the the Judge will make the best decision for all parties.
Please comment on the extent to which your personal beliefs have affected or might affect your judicial decision-making.
Personal beliefs hold no place in the courtroom. Judicial decisions are to be made in accordance with the law. Judges have discretion in interpreting the law and how it should be applied. Applying the law should be done impartially and in the best interest of the parties and not one’s personal beliefs.
Please comment on how you have approached or intend to approach cases for which there is political pressure as to how you will decide the matter.
The law should be applied with impartiality with the best entry of all parties involved. They should not be influenced by a particular political party and they won’t be with me as Judge.
What do you consider the top two issues facing the court?
I think Third Circuit Court needs more community resources, such as clinics to help educate the community on the court process. Also, I think the courts should provide resources, post divorce, and custody matters so that people have an opportunity to adjust to their new normal.