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Government & Politics

Janet Ahern says experience, passion for family law are reasons to elect her domestic court judge

She said she’d stagger the docket and reduce the time before initial hearings.
by Fritz Esker October 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

In re-election bid, Bernadette D’Souza touts court-mandated mediation in child-custody cases

The city’s first domestic court judge said she would use religious groups to provide counseling and parenting classes.
by Fritz Esker October 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Taetrece Harrison would crack down on unnecessary delays in domestic court

She criticized a mediation program because of the fees people must pay the mediator.
by Fritz Esker October 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

If elected judge, Ruth Ramsey says she would make everyone feel welcome in Civil District Court

She said filing fees should be waived more often because poor people can’t afford them.
by Marta Jewson October 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

In re-election bid, Chris Bruno emphasizes efficiency in handling cases in Civil District Court

by Marta Jewson October 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lloyd J. Medley touts experience as he runs for fourth term as Civil District Judge

His opponent has criticized his courtroom management, but Medley said he’s never gotten a complaint.
by Lucy Dieckhaus October 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Nakisha Ervin-Knott says she’ll work hard to bring efficiency, respect to Civil District Court

She said Judge Lloyd J. Medley Jr. has treated some women unfairly in court.
by Lucy Dieckhaus October 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Join The Lens for an Election Night watch party at Rusty Nail in warehouse district

Our unique precinct-by-precinct city map will let you see results roll in as soon as returns are filed.
by Anne Mueller October 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Landrieu proposes 6 percent increase to city budget; addresses consent decrees

NOPD to see 150 more officers, raises for all officers; city workers to get paid maternity leave.
by Charles Maldonado October 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Judicial contender says reporter made possible the would-be sting with Marullo

Secret recordings are discouraged, says one journalistic ethic expert, though another says issue isn't so clear.
by Charles Maldonado October 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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