A Judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals serves a six-year term. The Texas Court of Appeals is Texas' highest court for criminal cases. The court includes a presiding judge and eight judges, each of which is elected by voters of the entire state. The court must review all cases in which the death penalty is assessed. It also exercises discretionary review in other criminal cases and issues rulings about wrongful imprisonment. Current annual salary range is $168,000 to $201,600.
Questions sent out to all candidates:
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2024 March Primary Candidates
PLACE 7-Gina Parker
PLACE 7-Barbara Parker Hervey (no response received)
PLACE 8-Michelle Slaughter
PLACE 8-Lee Finley
Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Ethics: Since judicial candidates solicit donations and raise money to be elected, how can voters be assured that campaign donations will not impact how judges interpret the law and/or review lower court decisions?
Separation of Powers: What is your view of the role of courts relative to the other branches of government?
Equity: What can be done to improve access to justice for all, including persons or groups who may be underserved?
