Oklahoma District Judge - District 8, Office No. 1
Voters in Kay and Noble Counties are in the 8th Judicial District. District judges are elected every four years. Elections are non-partisan. Judges are not allowed to publicly discuss their party affiliation when running for a judicial office. District Court judges hear civil (unlimited jurisdiction), felony, probate and juvenile matters.The court is made up of:Presiding Judge – elected by the State District Court Judiciary to assist in the administration of the State’s trial courts. These judges represent different geographic areas and meet monthly with members of the Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals to discuss trends, topics and developments that affect the administration of justice in OklahomaOne Associate District Judges - one representing each county. These judges are elected by the voters in each specific county.One District Court Judge These judges are elected by Kay and Noble County voters in the General Election.Races that have only two candidates who file for the office will automatically advance to the General Election ballot.Races that have three or more candidates will appear on the Primary Ballot for their particular County. The two candidates with the most votes will advance to the General Election- Incumbent judges who seek to retain office file as candidates.- Judicial candidates who run unopposed are automatically elected to that judicial office.- There are no run-off elections for District Judge offices.- Salaries are established by the Board of Judicial Compensation, except when overturned by the Legislature. District Court Judges are employees of the State of Oklahoma.
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Rob Davis
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Scott Loftis
(Non)
Summarize your biography, including your education (degrees conferred, colleges and law school), career and employment experience, elected offices held or sought, community service activity, organizational affiliations, and other pertinent information.
Describe the general nature of your law practice or other legal work you have done, the typical clients you have represented, areas of specialty or concentration, and how much you have practiced in the court you seek/currently sit (including practice before another judge dealing with the same types of cases).
What qualities (e.g. temperament, diligence, etc.) and experiences do you have that make you a strong candidate for the judicial office you seek?
I attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University before transferring to Oklahoma State University. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at OSU, then attended the University of Colorado Law School, where I graduated in the top 25% of my class. After passing the Bar Exam, I worked as a Deputy District Attorney in the 7th Judicial District of Colorado for nearly two years. At that time, my wife and I decided to return to Oklahoma. I took the Oklahoma Bar Exam in February of 2019 and began working in the 8th Judicial District of Oklahoma as an Assistant District Attorney in April of 2019. In this position, I advise and represent county officers within the District, and prosecute criminal offenses on behalf of the people of Oklahoma. I specialize in prosecuting sex offenses, crimes against children, and violent felonies. I also prosecute cases of juvenile delinquency and represent the State in cases involved deprived or neglected children. I am an active member of First Lutheran Church in Ponca City, the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, and the Poncan Theatre Advisory Board. My wife and I live in Ponca City with our three children and two dogs.
As my career has been entirely within District Attorneys' Offices, the vast majority of my experience is in criminal prosecution. Through this work, I have developed an excellent understanding of the Rules of Evidence, which dictate what information a judge should allow during a trial. Within the context of cases involving deprived children, I have also dealt with guardianships, adoptions, and child support. I have practiced in the courts of the 8th Judicial District nearly every day of my career in Oklahoma.
I also teach the legal concepts necessary for aspiring law enforcement officers at Pioneer Tech's Basic Peace Officer Certification course. I am a member of the Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instruction Committee, which drafts uniform jury instructions for trial courts to use across the State. The committee is comprised of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges across the State.
I am also an adjunct instructor at Oklahoma State University in the Political Science Department. I teach two pre-law courses: Courts and Judicial Process, and State Courts and the Bar.
I also present at Ponca City Police Department's annual Citizens Police Academy about the court process.
The two most important qualities that I will bring to the bench are listening and following the law as written. Not merely hearing what is said in court and acknowledging the evidence and arguments, but truly understanding the position of each litigant is vital for a judge. To be an active listener, a judge must respect each person who enters the courtroom, respect the dignity of the judicial process, and be patient while interacting with others. Those requirements are easy for me because I live them every day. A judge’s final decision should never be made until the parties have had a chance to present their position, and it is vital that this process occur in a public venue so everyone can observe the judicial process.
A judge must be dedicated to creating a court process that works well for the citizens and continuously monitoring that process to ensure it produces efficient, sound results. I see where the breakdowns in our process occur, and I am prepared to address those issues.
In my current position, I have to follow the law. If something terrible occurs, but it is not a crime, I cannot prosecute the wrongdoer. A judge must also always abide by the law and Constitution.
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