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People often feel they don’t have any power at all. As a practicing attorney, Joey sees this in the courtroom. She believes in "real" justice for people. Noting that some people coming into a courtroom will feel defeated and fearful beforehand, Joey will bring to the bench a sense of real justice. "People must not have a feeling of defeat before they walk into the courthouse," Joey vows.
As a Montana State legislator for 4 terms, Joey is familiar with the budgetary appropriation process for the courts, and how it is dependent upon the involvement of judges. Joey knows a judge’s responsibility for proper administration of the court. Joey is adamant that the District Court be run “effectively and efficiently” as it is the taxpayer who ultimately funds the court systems.
Joey believes that a judge must treat people with respect and dignity. Joey will create an atmosphere that will not only allow individuals to feel they will be heard in a timely manner, but that they will be treated with dignity and respect by the court.
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