Rebecca Ward (Kentucky)
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Rebecca S. Ward is the chief district court judge for the 55th District Court, which presides over Bullitt County in Kentucky.[1] She has served on the court since January 1999 and was re-elected by voters in 2010 and 2014.[2][3][4] Ward's current four-year term expired on January 6, 2019.[5]
In May 2014, Ward was suspended for 30 days without pay for violating the Code of Judicial Conduct. The Judicial Conduct Commission found that Ward engaged in “undignified and discourteous treatment” of persons she dealt with in her official capacity. The Commission also found that Ward failed to disqualify herself in a case where she had a bias, engaged in ex parte contact with attorneys having business in her court, and held individuals for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency without legal authority. Ward's attorney said Ward still intends to seek re-election.[6]
Elections
2014
See also: Kentucky judicial elections, 2014
Ward ran for re-election to the 55th District Court.
General: She was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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2010
Ward was re-elected to the 55th District Court. She defeated challenger Roy Emerson Welch with 65.92% of the vote on November 2, 2010.[2][7]
Regarding her qualifications as a judge, Ward stated: "In the past 11 years I have handled thousands of cases. In doing so I have always tried to treat each person with respect and fairness. My experience and dedication makes me the qualified person to continue as your District Judge in Bullitt."[8]
- See also: Kentucky judicial elections, 2010
Education
Ward received both her undergraduate degree and J.D. from the University of Louisville.[9]
Career
Before she became a judge, Ward worked as an attorney in private practice and served as an assistant county attorney.[10]
See also
External links
- Kentucky Court of Justice, "District Court Overview"
- Kentucky Court of Justice, "Judicial Directory"
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Court of Justice, "Kentucky District Court Judges Address List," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Results," October 27, 2011
- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Kentucky Constitution, Judicial Department, Section 119," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election: 2014 Primary Election: District Judge," accessed February 5, 2014
- ↑ Judicial selection in Kentucky
- ↑ Courier-Journal, "Bullitt District Court judge suspended without pay," May 14, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2010 Primary Election Results," July 14, 2010
- ↑ Courier-Journal.com, "Voter Guide: Kentucky District Court Judge District 55, Division 1" (Broken)
- ↑ Martindale.com, "Judge Profile: Rebecca S. Ward," accessed November 17, 2014
- ↑ Re-Elect Judge Rebecca S. Ward, "About me" (Broken)
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky
