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[font=font36821]JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY[/font]
Senator Lisa Keim, Senate Chair, Representative Matthew W. Moonen, House Chair
[font=font36821]Public Hearing[/font]: Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 9:30 AM, State House, Room 438
[font=font36821]Nominee:[/font] Honorable MaryGay Kennedy of Auburn as a Superior Court Justice
The Superior Court consists of 17 Justices, including a Chief Justice and Active Retired Justices. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over matters which are not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court. It is Maine's trial court and the only court in which civil and criminal jury trials are held. A more detailed description of the Superior Court can be found at
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/4/title4ch3sec0.html.
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 10:30 AM, State House, Room 438
[font=font36821]Nominee:[/font] Honorable Robert E. Murray, Jr. of Bangor as a Superior Court Justice
The Superior Court consists of 17 Justices, including a Chief Justice and Active Retired Justices. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over matters which are not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court. It is Maine's trial court and the only court in which civil and criminal jury trials are held. A more detailed description of the Superior Court can be found at
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/4/title4ch3sec0.html.
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 12:30 PM, State House, Room 438
[font=font36821]Nominee[/font]: Honorable Bruce A. Jordan of Veazie as a District Court Judge
The District Court (4 MRSA, c. 5) consists of 38 Judges (including a Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge), and Active Retired Judges when appointed. The Court has original jurisdiction in non-felony criminal cases, traffic infractions and civil violations. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction in family matters, including separation and divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, paternity and grandparent's rights. It is the only court available for the enforcement of money judgments. One Judge residing in each district and two judges residing in each of Districts 3, 6, and 9 are appointed. The term of appointment for a District Court Judge is 7 years. The annual salary is set by statute. A more detailed description of the District Court can be found at
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/4/title4ch5sec0.html
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 1:30 PM, State House, Room 438
[font=font36821]Nominee:[/font] Honorable Susan E. Oram of Auburn as a District Court Judge
The District Court (4 MRSA, c. 5) consists of 38 Judges (including a Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge), and Active Retired Judges when appointed. The Court has original jurisdiction in non-felony criminal cases, traffic infractions and civil violations. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction in family matters, including separation and divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, paternity and grandparent's rights. It is the only court available for the enforcement of money judgments. One Judge residing in each district and two judges residing in each of Districts 3, 6, and 9 are appointed. The term of appointment for a District Court Judge is 7 years. The annual salary is set by statute. A more detailed description of the District Court can be found at
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/4/title4ch5sec0.html
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 2:30 PM, State House, Room 438
[font=font36821]Nominee:[/font] Honorable Ann M. Murray of Bangor as a Superior Court Justice
The Superior Court consists of 17 Justices, including a Chief Justice and Active Retired Justices. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over matters which are not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court. It is Maine's trial court and the only court in which civil and criminal jury trials are held. A more detailed description of the Superior Court can be found at
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/4/title4ch3sec0.html.
[font=font36821]CONTACT:[/font] Legislative Information Office, 287-1692
Published on Sept. 30 2017
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