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King County Superior Court in Seattle Washington has an internationally recognized drug court program. We help people get better. Don't believe it? Listen to Judge Dean Lum. Drug Court. It's not what you think.

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    The King County Clerk's office is one of the most important offices in the county - find out why!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 7:26


    In eight minutes, King County Clerk Barb Miner tells you why the Clerk's Office is the most important office you've probably never heard of. With 200 employees, reams of critical documents and even bloody knives, it's where you can find everyone's story.  

    On the eve of her last day, Judge Inveen reflects on 30 years on the bench

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 12:13


    KIRO Radio looks at Juvenile Justice in King County - Part 2 - Diversion programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 5:16


    Not every youth who commits a crime goes before the black robe. That's state law. Instead, these youth are offered an opportunity to get back on track. For immigrant communities, our judicial system is very different from the one they experienced back home. So King County Juvenile Court partners with many organizations to educate and it works. One program in particular - Community Accountability Boards - is making a difference for the entire family. 

    KIRO Radio looks at Juvenile Justice in King County - Part 1 - what happens on the street

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 5:04


    To keep kids out of the juvenile justice system, or at least keep them from coming back after they've been held accountable for what they did, it really does take a village. This week KIRO Radio's Hanna Scott takes in in-depth look at the all the people who participate along the way. Whether that person is a cop on the street to a black robe in the courtroom or the many stops in-between.  Episode 1: the first touch with the CJ system. 

    Presiding Judge Jim Rogers talks about a new project: Video Court Appearances for Superior Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 8:24


    King County Superior Court is exploring a new project: out-of-custody appearances via video. Not for everyone...but it could work for some. Learn more about where we are on this innovative idea. 

    Civics 101: King County (WA) Courts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 6:24


    Because we so rarely go to court, it's not surprising that people freely admit they don't know the difference between Superior, District and Municipal Courts. In 6 minutes, we can change that! Take a listen. 

    Juvenile Court Judge Michael Diaz talks about his work, his priorities, and having nearly 20 Peruvian aunts and uncles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 16:39


    The court's bench is becoming more diverse. We have three judges fluent in Spanish. One is Judge Michael Diaz. His story and his passion for Juvenile Court is the subject of our the latest installment of "15 Minutes with...." Prefer video? Check out his on camera version.

    Chief Family Court Judge Tanya Thorp: Family Court is some of the most important work we do

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 8:37


    If you ask Judge Tanya Thorp what she wishes everyone knew about Family Court, she's quick to answer: we have so many services available. And when 76% of the cases arrive with no or only one attorney, that's really important. Learn more about Family Court in this 9 minute podcast.   

    Coming online Jan. 2020: Court Pilot Project Targets South End Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 16:49


    How do you get people to show up to court? Sounds simple - you make them! Put them in jail if they don't! It's not that easy. The issues are deeper than that and far, far more complex. A new court pilot project comes online in January 2020 designed to address those deeper issues and create lasting solutions. Judge Bill Bowman explains what the South County Pre-Trial Services Pilot project is, who it helps and how it works. It's 17 minutes long and really interesting.   

    An Overdose in Drug Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 7:15


    It started as a typical day with drug court clients sitting outside the King County Courthouse (Seattle) 9th floor courtroom, waiting for the doors to open. From the inside, Drug Court employee Yuka Hayashi heard a knock. Here's what happened when she answered.   

    KIRO Radio - The 100 Prolific Offender List: What is the court's role with Judge Johanna Bender and Judge Veronica Alicea-Galvan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 7:53


    In the weeks since KOMO TV aired the "Seattle is Dying" show, the issues of the homeless, addiction, mental health, chronic offenders and the role of the court has come under intense scrutiny. On Monday, April 8, Judge Johanna Bender from the Maleng Regional Justice Center and Judge Veronica Alice-Galvan in Seattle sat down with KIRO's Hanna Scott to clarify the role the court plays in this issue. It's 8 minutes long and informative. This was their second appearance in four days. The first was on KUOW's The Record on Thursday, April 4. 

    Behind the Robe: Chief Juvenile Court Judge Judith Ramseyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 14:12


    Judge Judith Ramseyer goes into detail about what she likes about the new Children and Family Justice Center set to open at 12th and Alder in about 6 months and how it reflects the changing approach to Juvenile Justice. She also shares the unexpected skill she's most proud of.. well, maybe not MOST proud of, but still... it's pretty funny.  

    Behind the Robe: Chief Criminal Judge Sean O'Donnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 14:46


    Not only is he the tallest judge in Washington, he used to be a speech writer at Boeing. Now he presides over the busiest courtroom in Washington State. Every day, sometimes every five minutes, he makes custody and release decisions that impact defendants and our community. Judge Sean O'Donnell's story. 

    Making decisions about Juvenile Justice is never easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 10:23


    What would you do? The teenager standing before you is charged with pointing a loaded weapon at a classmate. But he's spent the last year trying to move on in all the right ways. It's a decision our Juvenile Court Judges wrestle with every day. Judge Ramseyer, Chief Juvenile Court Judge, shares the story and her thought process. 

    The King County Clerk's office is one of the most important offices in the county - find out why!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 7:26


    In eight minutes, King County Clerk Barb Miner tells you why the Clerk's Office is the most important office you've probably never heard of. With 200 employees, reams of critical documents and even bloody knives, it's where you can find everyone's story.  

    King County Clerk's Office: By the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 2:25


    Want your day in court? Wait til you hear the numbers our clerk has to share! 

    Retiring Judge Barbara Linde reflects on two decades on the bench

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 18:19


    Judge Linde answers the questions: what is her most memorable experience? Has she cried on the bench? Did she take court home with her? What does she wish the public knew? How does she feel about diversity and our jury pool? What's the Bench/Bar/Press? What's changed in 20 years (women can wear pants!). It's a great, comprehensive look back at an interesting, thoughtful judicial career.  

    What is a Presiding Judge and why do we need one?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 10:44


    King County Superior Court Judge Laura Inveen has been on the bench for 26 years and spent the last two years as Presiding Judge. We talk to her about what a "PJ" does and how she works with 52 co-equal colleagues. 

    Judge Dean Lum: King County's Adult Drug Court is not what you think

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 8:08


    That picture isn't what you expected is it? A sponsor wrapping a First Nations woman in a blanket. That is what makes King County's internationally recognized Drug Court different. Judge Dean Lum explains how it works, why it works and why it's the best job he's ever had. 

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