Voter's Guide, 2020 Spring Elections, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
Position City Judge, City Court, Division C, City of Baton Rouge
NameDonald Dobbins

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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?
2. What do you consider to be your greatest strength for this position?
3. What factors would you consider in granting and setting bail amounts and in granting (non-bail) sign out bonds for defendants? What do you believe is the primary consideration?
4. What are your beliefs regarding alternative sentences for non-violent offenders, juveniles, or people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or drug addiction?
5. What are the biggest hurdles to achieving fairness for all defendants, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and how would you address those hurdles?

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