John Collier
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John S. Collier was a judge on the Henry County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. He was elected to the court in November 2010 for a full six-year term which commenced on May 9, 2011. Collier won re-election to a second term in the general election on November 8, 2016.[1][2]. He retired from the bench on September 1, 2021.
Elections
2016
Incumbent John Collier ran unopposed in the Henry County Court of Common Pleas General Division Republican primary election.
| Henry County Court of Common Pleas (General Division), Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 John Collier Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 5,390 |
| Total Votes | 5,390 | |
| Source: Henry County, Ohio, "Election Summary Report," accessed March 15, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 391 judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are all selected in an identical manner. Qualified individuals wishing to join the bench must participate in partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[3]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[3]
- a district or county resident (for court of appeals and common pleas judges);
- at least six years practiced in law; and
- under the age of 70.
Under the Ohio Constitution, a judge who reaches 70 years of age may be assigned by the chief justice to active duty, receiving payment on a per-day basis in addition to whatever retirement benefits he or she is entitled to.
2010
Collier ran unopposed in election to the court.[2]
Education
Collier received his undergraduate degree from Wittenberg University and his J.D. from the University of Toledo.[4]
Career
Prior to his election to the Probate Court, Collier served on the Napoleon Municipal Court.[5]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Nick Katers, "Email exchange with Henry County Board of Elections," accessed January 22, 2016]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ohio Secretary of State, Official Website: Election Results, Court Of Common Pleas: November 2, 2010
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Martindale.com, Judge Profile: John S. Collier.
- ↑ Ohio Judicial Conference: 2011 New Judges (dead link)
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
