GunFreedomRadio EP264 Are Judges Elected or Appointed? with Jeff Fine

Our guest today is Jeff Fine. Jeff is the Maricopa County Clerk of the Court where he serves the fourth largest metropolitan population in the United States. His primary focus in the courts has been leading teams that improve efficiency, access to justice and customer service. He also has a track record of protecting tax dollars by championing smart initiatives based on best practices and leveraging of technology. Because of his experience and commitment to improvement, Jeff is regularly asked to present at court training events both locally and nationally and has served on over a dozen state and county task forces and committees. Jeff’s focus is always on family, faith and service to his country and community and has served as a police officer, corrections officer, and decorated military veteran. He knows firsthand what it means to serve and defend our country, uphold our laws and administer justice, and he cares deeply about our country and community. 1) What is your role as Clerk of the Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County? 2) You were on this show about 2 years ago just before voters elected you to a four year term in 2018. What have your first two years in office been like? 3) Here in Arizona, many of our judges are elected. How and where can people learn more about judicial candidates prior to voting?