the Importance of Judges
Just consider the life-altering duties, the inherent authority and the ultimate power we hand to our judges every day. And yet, how many of our fellow citizens even know who the judges are in our community? These are the judges whose daily decisions, directly, unequivocally, and forever, determine the lives of millions.
Consider this:
- Only a judge can grant a divorce
- Only a judge can confirm an adoption
- Only a judge can order a termination of parental rights
- Only a judge can sentence a defendant
- Only a judge has, literally, the legal authority, the power, to determine whether a person lives or dies
- Only a judge can declare a law of the United States, or any of the states, unconstitutional
Remember that judges are not identified on a ballot as Republican or Democrat. It is up to the voters to know the names of the judges that represent their Party and interests.
On November 3rd, vote down the entire ballot of judges to elect consitutionally conservative judges for Hamilton County and the State of Ohio.
To download the Hamilton County Republican Judicial Slate 2020, click HERE.
Here Are Definitions to Better Understand Judges
Ohio Supreme Court Judges: The Ohio Supreme Court is the highest court in Ohio. It hears appeals from the Court of Appeals in cases involving the US Supreme Court or Ohio Constitution, and cases of public or great general interest.
There are seven Judges, one of which is the Chief Justice. They are elected to staggered six year terms on a nonpartisan ballot.
Hamilton County Court of Appeals: Court of Appeals: Hamilton County is in the First District of Ohio’s twelve districts. There are six judges elected to staggered six-year terms on a nonpartisan ballot. It is an intermediate appellate court which hears both civil and criminal cases. An appeal to the Court of Appeals is usually based on arguments in which it is alleged that errors were made in the trial court.
Court of Common Pleas: This court has jurisdiction in criminal felony cases and in civil cases in which the amount in the controversy is more than $15,000.
There is a “General Division” Drug Court, Probate Court, Juvenile Court and Domestic Relations Court, all of which are under the Common Pleas umbrella.
Judge Melba Marsh
Court of Common Pleas - Domestic Relations
Court of Common Pleas - Drug Court
Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division
Court of Common Pleas: Probate Court