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Episode 05 - Courts & Community: Chief District Judge James McCabria
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Sheriff Jay Armbrister hosts a discussion featuring Judge James McCabria, chief district court judge of the Seventh Judicial District of Kansas, which is Douglas County.
Judge McCabria discusses his role, including caseload distribution and administrative functions, and explains other aspects of the courts in Kansas. Judge McCabria shares his background, including his education at Ohio State University and Tulsa University, and his career path from defense attorney to prosecutor and judge. He explains the selection process for district court judges and the importance of public respect for the judiciary. The conversation also touches on the challenges of the justice system, including workload management and the impact of failures to appear in court.
Chapters
1. Introduction of Chief Judge James McCabria (00:00:00)
2. The Role of the Chief Judge (00:02:02)
3. From Attorney to the Bench (00:04:05)
4. Family, Influence and Public Service (00:06:08)
5. Judicial Appointment Process (00:08:08)
6. Managing Courtroom Challenges (00:10:09)
7. Public Trust and Transparency (00:12:14)
8. Balancing Law and Humanity (00:42:36)
9. Music, Memories and First Concerts (00:46:41)
10. Western Authors and Movie Favorites (00:50:47)
11. Closing Thoughts and Future Topics (00:52:50)
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