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District Judge, 30th Judicial District · Division 8
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Karen Faulkner

Candidate for District Judge, 30th Judicial District, Division 8

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Occupation
District judge, 30th Judicial District (Jefferson County)
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Jefferson District Court judge (Division 8) since her 2022 election. She was a Louisville Metro public defender for six years before opening a private practice, where she worked as a parents' attorney in family court and represented juveniles.

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Documented positions

Housing

  • Supports camping court that connects houseless people to services

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    “focused on getting housing, treatment, and other necessary services to our houseless citizens”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports reasonable bail and bail alternatives

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    “She is a supporter of reasonable bail and bail alternatives”
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  • Supports restorative justice and programs for youth in court

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    “She continues to support Restorative Justice, strives to expand social programs for youth that are involved in the Juvenile Justice system”
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  • Pledges to improve access to the court system

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    “Karen works to improve access to the Court system and the District Court schedule.”
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