LWV LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Los Angeles County, CA March 7, 2000 Election
Smart Voter Jeffrey N. Marckese

Candidate for
Judge of the Superior Court; Office 31

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Superior Court Referee
  • Superior Court Referee, Los Angeles Superior Court 12/97 to Present
  • Received highest rating of "Well Qualified" from L.A. County Bar Assn.
  • Practiced 15 years prior to appointment to the bench
  • Admitted to bar in 1982
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Provide litigants with an opportunity to be heard and to present their cases
  • Ensure that juror's experience with the court is a positive experience
  • Treat all persons fairly, objectively and respectfully
Position Papers
Jury Reform
Referee Marckese supports jury reform. The per diem should be increased, daycare should be provided and "one day one jury" should be implemented if the resourses are available.
Unification
Now that unification has passed, effective January 22, 2000, the court should use their best efforts to implement those procedures which would best serve the public.
State Funding
State funding of the trial court system will guarentee a base dollar amount to be provided to the trial court system to enable, amoung other things, technical and facility improvements.
 
Key Endorsements
  • California State Senator Adam Schiff
  • California Organization of Police and Sheriffs (COPS)
  • Hon. John Cheroske, Supervising Judge South Central District
Campaign Contact Information

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