| Voter's Guide, 2020 Fall Elections, Baton Rouge
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| Position | District Judge 19th Judicial District Court, ES 1, Div. K | | Name | Eboni M. Johnson-Rose | | Party Affiliation | Democrat | | Profession | Attorney at Law | | Present Employer / position | Townsend Law Firm, LLC | | Length of residence in Jurisdiction | 22 years | | List of educational institutions and degrees | Xavier University at New Orleans Fall 1996 - Spring 1998
Southern University and A&M College Spring 1999 - Spring 2002, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Southern University Law Center Fall 2002 - Spring 2005, Juris Doctorate | | Prior elected and appointed positions | Louis A. Martinet Legal Society - Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary
National Bar Association, Region V - Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary
Appointed to various boards and committees of the National Bar Association | | Civic involvement and affiliations | Louisiana State Bar Association
New Orleans Federal Bar Association
Louis A. Martinet Legal Society
Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., Baton Rouge Alumnae Chapter
Volunteers in Public Schools |
Questions specific to the position
| 1. How many years of trial experience do you have? How does that breakdown between civil and criminal court trials, and between jury and judge trials?
| I have over 15 years of trial experience in the State of Louisiana. The majority of my trials have been civil bench trials. | | 2. What factors would you consider in granting and setting bail amounts and in granting (non-bail) sign out bonds for defendants?
| If elected judge, I would adhere to the constitutional and legal parameters set forth in granting and setting bail whether for money bail or sign out bonds. In adhering to the legal guidelines, I would consider the nature of the charge, the risk or threat to the public and the likely the person will return to court for scheduled appearances. I would also take into consideration the person's economic status (ability to pay for money bail). | | 3. What are your beliefs regarding alternative sentences for non-violent offenders, juveniles, or people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or drug addiction?
| My campaign has emphasized the need for alternative sentences for non-violent offenders. If elected judge, I would like to develop specialized courts as well as programs specific to the offense. For example, I would like to create a Domestic Violence Court and a Mental Health Court. Persons suffering from mental illness need to receive treatment instead of being incarcerated. Additionally, programs centered around treatment should be developed for both the abuser and the victim of domestic violence. Resources should be re-allocated to one court. For juveniles, committing non-violent offenses, I would like to develop a program whereby the juvenile would have to complete an educational program as well as participate in community service. | | 4. What is your philosophy on recusal, especially in situations in which lawyer-legislators, former associates, or law partners are to appear before you?
| I will follow the law on recusal. The recusal statutes as well as the Louisiana Code of Ethics, provides for mandatory recusal and discretionary recusal. As such, in all matters where the law provides for mandatory recusal, I will recuse myself. In matters where I am to exercise discretion, I will recuse myself if there is an appearance that I cannot be impartial. However, I will attempt to handle all matters assigned to me and utilize recusal only when necessary. | | 5. Have you ever been disciplined by the Judicial Commission or the bar association? If yes, please explain.
| No, I have never been disciplined by the Judicial Commission or any bar association. In fact, I currently serve as a volunteer Hearing Officer with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. |
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