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June 16, 2024 41 mins
Magistrate Court Judge Regina Matthews is a candidate for the upcoming June 18th runoff election for Superior Court Judge in Gwinnett County. Regina discusses improving court efficiency by setting deadlines, utilizing magistrates and senior judges, virtual hearings, digitizing processes, and maintaining accurate records. She also discusses challenges like housing insecurity's impact on crime, accountability courts, and public engagement. The Run-off is Tuesday, June 18th. Host Rico Figliolini.

Resources:
Regina’s Website: 
https://judgematthews.com/

Timestamp:
00:00:00 - Magistrate Judge Regina Matthews on Local Politics
00:01:19 - Importance of Voting in Runoff Elections
00:04:17 - The Varied Responsibilities of Superior Court Judges
00:07:22 - Strategies for Reducing Court Backlogs
00:11:29 - Adapting Court Proceedings to Virtual Platforms
00:14:00 - Addressing Housing Insecurity to Reduce Recidivism
00:17:17 - Housing Scarcity and Mental Health Challenges in the Court System
00:20:19 - Navigating Limited Resources in the Justice System
00:21:59 - Challenges in the Court System: Lack of Resources and Prioritizing Treatment 00:26:32 - Increasing Awareness of Available Services
00:27:51 - Embracing Law Enforcement: Building Community Ties
00:30:20 - Balancing AI Benefits and Risks in the Legal System
00:33:33 - Continuing Accountability Courts and Upholding Judicial Integrity
00:37:09 - Serving with Integrity as a Judge






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