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Nov 8, 2022 · Sarah Clay is a judge of the Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 9th Division. She assumed office on January 2, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2031. Clay ran for election for judge of the Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 9th Division. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
JUDGE SARAH E. CLAY. Click for Docket. MOTION HOUR. Mondays: Criminal (1:30 pm) / Civil (1:45 pm) JUDICIAL ASSISTANT. Leslie Davis. LeslieDavis@kycourts.net. (502) 595-4356. BENCH CLERK. Mary. (502) 595-4153. STAFF ATTORNEY. Will Payne. WilliamPayne@kycourts.net. (502) 595-1197. FAX. (502) 595-1213. CIRCUIT COURT - DIVISION NINE.
Nov 10, 2022 · Sarah Clay, who was endorsed by both CBJ and SURJ, defeated Nichole Compton, who has both JD and MBA degrees.
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Nov 11, 2022 · 9th Division…Sarah Clay defeats Nichole T. Compton. Clay is a former public defender who was endorsed by several labor and racial justice groups like the Committee for Fairness and Individual Rights, Citizens for Better Judges, Better Schools Kentucky and Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice.
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Tracy Evette Davis
"The justice system is working exactly the way it was created to work. Does it need reform? Absolutely. The goals of the justice system years ago are not the same as they are today. We are an evolved society. Our laws have changed to reflect the goals of inclusivity, equity, and belonging. There has been much progress but there is still so much work and healing to do. As your next judge I would advocate for change to the current bail laws, work on stoping the cradle to prison pipeline, make c...
Christine Miller
"The role of the judiciary is to follow the law. Recent tragedies are clearly indicative of larger issues facing both our judicial system and our criminal justice system. Louisville has suffered immensely over the past two years. Complacency cannot be tolerated. Judges need to clear backlogs and schedule faster trials. The presumption of innocence is the cornerstone of our democracy. I want to be a proactive part of the solution." More:Circuit Judge Candidates weigh in on accuracy and safety...
Mary M. Shaw
"The justice system is in need of reform. Something needs to be done about the poor conditions at Metro jail and the overcrowding. Illegal drugs, guns, and street gangs need to be addressed appropriately. Mental illness and addiction are two major problems in the justice system. I have been a volunteer Drug Court Judge for more than fourteen years. We need more specialty courts to get these people the help they need to recover and stay out of prison."
Melissa Logan Bellows
"While I don't believe the just system is broken, I do think it is seriously struggling now. We need to first and foremost place violent offenders apart from our society. Safety of our community is the number one priority, we need to ensure that violent offenders are off the streets. The rise in crime is certainly a challenge that all sitting Judges have to face and work through. Drug offenses are not on my top priority when it comes to incarceration, violence, however, is most assuredly"
Critt Cunningham
"Our system is both far from broken and far from perfect. What makes our system the best is the intricacies of its checks and balances, the truth finding mechanisms of the adversarial system, the rules of evidence, the separate roles of police, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and juries. It has demonstrated a built-in ability to adapt and evolve over time. Where our society fails most now is now is at the extremes. We fail by not investing enough preventatively in our youth, in not pr...
Theodore “Ted” Shouse
"Our justice system is strained on many levels. Systemic racial and economic discrimination is real and must be tackled head on. Access to justice is often based on how much money a litigant has. Court personnel are underpaid. Our jail is overcrowded and deadly dangerous. Our public defenders and prosecutors are overwhelmed and yet, they continue to show up and perform almost incredible feats of devotion and bravery in their service to Louisville. "I want to start a second mental health court...
Tim Buckley
"After working in the courts for over 33 years, I do not see the justice system as broken. In fact, it works most of the time. Jefferson County handles the highest volume of cases any court in Kentucky. Despite this volume and a chronic underfunding of the system, the courts manage to dispose of the majority of cases, criminal and civil, in a fair, just and expeditious manner. This is primarily due to the hard work of judges, court staff, and the practicing bar. Like any system, there is alwa...
Sarah Clay
"We have the best justice system in the world. It's not broken - but it is human, which makes it imperative that we elect the right people to the bench. And there are absolutely reforms needed. For example: increasing transparency (as I previously addressed), decreasing the amount of bench warrants issued for missed court dates, and reforming our system of cash bail. The impact of incarceration on a person's life - including the affect it has on their children, their job, and their ability to...
Nichole Taylor Compton
"Our system is not “broken.” Does it have room to improve? Yes! "No human-created, human-ran system is infallible. It can only be as well-functioning as the people within it. We all play our roles. As citizens, we must participate by voting and holding the system accountable. As practitioners, we must educate the community and encourage access to justice. "As judges, we must realize that every case affects real people regardless of how big or small, civil or criminal. Likewise, EVERY decision...
Dorislee Gilbert
"Our justice system is far from perfect, but no system that that seeks to resolve disputes that have often resulted in death, serious injury, or loss of livelihood is likely to be perfect. There are important parts of our system that positively distinguish it from others around the world—the involvement of citizens in the rendition of justice, for example. Of course, the system would likely involve a broader, more representative body of citizens with increased juror pay. Improvements in techn...
Zackary "Zack" McKee
"I do not think the justice system is broken. The law is written fairly and to apply to all. We need honest and fair judges who honestly and fairly apply the law."
Patricia "Tish" Morris
"Saying broken is a strong word. Could our justice system be improved? Of course. Does it have problems, most certainly. But what it is founded on: truth, justice and liberty for all is still the foundation I strive for to enforce. We need to encourage the public to be involved in the court system in a positive way. I ask the community to hold me accountable to maintaining an open door policy for those leaders, teachers and our children to learn about the judicial system, its process and to m...
May 17, 2022 · Defense attorney and former public defender Sarah Clay was the leading vote getter (40,758) in a crowded race for the Circuit Court Div. 9 seat vacated by Judge Judith McDonald-Burkman. In...
May 10, 2022 · Sarah Clay "I have spent my legal career working in the criminal justice system, and have seen first-hand how systemic racism affects every stage of proceedings, including sentencing.
