League of Women Voters of Ohio
Ohio State Government November 5, 2002 Election
	Evelyn L. Stratton Answers Questions Candidate for Judge; Ohio State Supreme Court; 6 Year Term Starting 1/2/03

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Ohio and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. While serving on the bench, do you believe you have a role in bringing important legal or judicial issues before the public or the legislature? What should your role be?

In my first term, I have devoted countless personal hours to various court reforms including court security, adoption, and mental health. From 1993-1999, I served as co-chair of the Supreme Court/Judicial Conference Committee on Court Security where we developed standards for lower courts in courtroom security. I serve on the Dave Thomas Adoption Foundation Board and work on national adoption law reform through my leadership in the National Judicial College and National Center for State Courts. In addition, in 2000, I founded and now chair the Supreme Court of Ohio Advisory Committee on Mentally Ill in the Courts.

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