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Judge, St. Joseph Circuit Court
County
CORE PURPOSE:
Establish Justice
Quick Facts
Holder(s):
John E. Broden
Term:
6 years
Method:
Elected
Level:
County
Oath Administered By:
Governor or Chief Justice
Role Overview
Presides over civil, criminal, and probate cases, oversees public defenders and community corrections, ensures fair trials in St. Joseph County.
Constitutional Mandate:
Upholds justice (U.S. Const. Art. III; Ind. Const. Art. 7).
Key Competencies:
Judicial expertise, impartiality, and legal knowledge.
Potential Weaknesses:
Judicial bias, administrative inefficiency, or security threats that undermine justice.
I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of judge of the St. Joseph Circuit Court according to law and to the best of my ability. So help me God.
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