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Kathleen Gearin
Kathleen Gearin was a judge of the Second District Court in Minnesota, serving Ramsey County. She was elected to the court in 1986 and retained by election in 1992, 1998 and 2004. Gearin then retired on July 30, 2013, assuming senior judge status for a term that expired on June 30, 2015.[1]
Gearing served as the court's chief judge from 2008 to 2012.[1]
Education
Gearin received her B.A. in history from the College of St. Catherine in 1967 and her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 1975.[1]
Career
- 2013-2015: Senior judge, Minnesota Second Judicial District
- 1986-2013: Judge, Minnesota Second Judicial District (Elected)
- 1975-1985: Prosecutor, Ramsey County
- 1967-1971: Teacher (Social Studies), Secondary school[1]
Awards and associations
In 2011, Gearin was honored by the Minnesota District Judges Association for her "service to the community."[2]
2010 election
Gearin was re-elected after running unopposed.[3]
- Main article: Minnesota judicial elections, 2010
Noteworthy cases
Lack of budget would cause government shutdown
On the cusp of the new state budget deadline, Gearin found that all but essential services would cease if the legislature did not agree on a budget. As of June 30, 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature had not reached a compromise, despite months of talks.[4]
Unallotment litigation
On December 30, 2009 Gearin served notice to Governor Tim Pawlenty that his use of the gubernatorial power known as "unallotment" to balance the budget in 2009 may have been unconstitutional. The governor faulted Gearin for "inserting herself in a political dispute".[5] She also granted a temporary restraining order to reinstate $5.3 million in funds for a nutrition program for elderly and disabled people.[6]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Official biography of Judge Gearin
- ↑ Minnesota Judicial Branch, "Gearin, Birnbaum Honored by Minnesota District Judges Association," September 20, 2011
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, State Offices
- ↑ StarTribune, "Judge orders most services to go dark," June 30, 2011
- ↑ Star Tribune "Editorial: Judge to governor: Power play fails," January 6, 2010
- ↑ 62-CV-09-11693: Multiple Parties v. Governor of MN, et al
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Minnesota • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Minnesota
State courts:
Minnesota Supreme Court • Minnesota Court of Appeals • Minnesota District Courts • Minnesota Problem-Solving Courts • Minnesota Tax Court • Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
State resources:
Courts in Minnesota • Minnesota judicial elections • Judicial selection in Minnesota
