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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
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Tom Griego
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 87

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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What specific personal qualities make you especially qualified to be a judge?

I am fair, independent and competent. I enjoy being present and engaged in both Civil and Criminal courtroom settings. I am confident and comfortable in the role of serving all members of the Public, Counsel, Litigants, Court House Staff and fellow Bench Officers.

2. Do you favor alternative sentences for non-violent offenders in view of the current prisoner overcrowding problems, and if so, what options should be available?

Yes. For the non-violent offenders, due to limited resources, it's extremely important to consider other options such as Electronic Monitoring, Sober Living Homes, Educational Completion Opportunities, Tatto Removal, Diversion, Community Participation/Intervention, Mental Health Services and Employment Placement Services.

3. How much flexibility should judges have in determining the length of sentences?

Judges should sentence within the guidelines as promulgated by the State Legislature with due consideration to victims, probation reports, and other factors.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' answers are presented as submitted.

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