King County (WA) Superior Court

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KIRO Radio - The 100 Prolific Offender List: What is the court's role with Judge Johanna Bender and Judge Veronica Alicea-Galvan Apr 08, 2019

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In the weeks since KOMO TV aired the "Seattle is Dying" show, the issues of the homeless, addiction, mental health, chronic offenders and the role of the court has come under intense scrutiny. On Monday, April 8, Judge Johanna Bender from the Maleng Regional Justice Center and Judge Veronica Alice-Galvan in Seattle sat down with KIRO's Hanna Scott to clarify the role the court plays in this issue. It's 8 minutes long and informative. This was their second appearance in four days. The first was on KUOW's The Record on Thursday, April 4.

Behind the Robe: Chief Juvenile Court Judge Judith Ramseyer Mar 19, 2019

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Judge Judith Ramseyer goes into detail about what she likes about the new Children and Family Justice Center set to open at 12th and Alder in about 6 months and how it reflects the changing approach to Juvenile Justice. She also shares the unexpected skill she's most proud of.. well, maybe not MOST proud of, but still... it's pretty funny.

Behind the Robe: Chief Criminal Judge Sean O'Donnell Mar 19, 2019

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Not only is he the tallest judge in Washington, he used to be a speech writer at Boeing. Now he presides over the busiest courtroom in Washington State. Every day, sometimes every five minutes, he makes custody and release decisions that impact defendants and our community. Judge Sean O'Donnell's story.

Making decisions about Juvenile Justice is never easy Feb 20, 2019

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What would you do? The teenager standing before you is charged with pointing a loaded weapon at a classmate. But he's spent the last year trying to move on in all the right ways. It's a decision our Juvenile Court Judges wrestle with every day. Judge Ramseyer, Chief Juvenile Court Judge, shares the story and her thought process.

The King County Clerk's office is one of the most important offices in the county - find out why! Feb 13, 2019

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In eight minutes, King County Clerk Barb Miner tells you why the Clerk's Office is the most important office you've probably never heard of. With 200 employees, reams of critical documents and even bloody knives, it's where you can find everyone's story.

King County Clerk's Office: By the Numbers Feb 13, 2019

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Want your day in court? Wait til you hear the numbers our clerk has to share!

Retiring Judge Barbara Linde reflects on two decades on the bench Jan 07, 2019

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Judge Linde answers the questions: what is her most memorable experience? Has she cried on the bench? Did she take court home with her? What does she wish the public knew? How does she feel about diversity and our jury pool? What's the Bench/Bar/Press? What's changed in 20 years (women can wear pants!). It's a great, comprehensive look back at an interesting, thoughtful judicial career.

What is a Presiding Judge and why do we need one? Dec 07, 2018

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King County Superior Court Judge Laura Inveen has been on the bench for 26 years and spent the last two years as Presiding Judge. We talk to her about what a "PJ" does and how she works with 52 co-equal colleagues.

Judge Dean Lum: King County's Adult Drug Court is not what you think Nov 07, 2018

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That picture isn't what you expected is it? A sponsor wrapping a First Nations woman in a blanket. That is what makes King County's internationally recognized Drug Court different. Judge Dean Lum explains how it works, why it works and why it's the best job he's ever had.

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