Charlie Baird
Charlie Baird was a judge for the 299th District in Travis County, Texas. Judge Baird was elected to the district court in 2006. His term expired on December 31, 2010.[1][2][3]
Judicial career
Baird was on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for eight years during the 1990's.[2]
2006 judicial campaign
Statement of principles
Judge Baird states on his campaign website, "On a personal level, I believe strongly in the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Texas, and the sacred liberties guaranteed to us all. At the same time, I realize that unfortunately we live in a society with violent and dangerous individuals who do not respect our laws and the safety of others. Those individuals must be effectively dealt with by the criminal justice system to insure that Travis County is safe for everyone. I believe that everyone who appears in court, whether they are victims, defendants, witnesses, jurors or lawyers, should be treated with dignity and respect. Finally, I believe judges should work hard to insure the cases are handled in a fair, responsible, impartial and judicious manner."[4]
Supporters
TakeBlueAction.com promoted a 9/28/06 reception for Judge Baird. TakeBlueAction.com provides a set of tools for voter identification to progressive Democrat candidates.[5]
External links
News Links
Footnotes
- ↑ Charlie Baird Press Release "BAIRD TO RETIRE AT END OF TERM.," December 2, 2009
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Austin American Statesman "State district judge says he won't seek re-election," December 2, 2009
- ↑ Burnt Orange Report "Judge Charlie Baird Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year," December 1, 2009
- ↑ Campaign site principles section, as of Sept 14, 2008
- ↑ TakeBlueAction.com reception information
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
