Jacqueline M. Caldwell
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Question 1:
What educational, occupational, and community experiences have you had that qualify you for this judicial office?
I have a B.A. degree from Campbellsville University and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville. I am a former prosecutor and experienced as both a trial and appellate court attorney, having argued cases before both the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Supreme Court. I am a vigorous advocate for our most vulnerable populations; children, elderly and the disabled. My personal back ground as a blue collar worker gives me a perspective that is lacking in our judiciary.
Question 2:
What do you see as your primary responsibilities and duties if elected to this office?
To insure that all cases before the Kentucky Court of Appeals are handled both effectively and efficiently and that all parties are treated equally under the law. To insure that every person has confidence that their case is being adjudicated without undue bias or influence or even the appearance of undue bias or influence. To insure that every case is handled with integrity, urgency and seriousness. To insure that politics are kept out of the judiciary and that the judiciary functions as an arbiter of the law and not a drafter of laws.
Question 3:
What are your views on whether the court, as a whole, deals effectively with racial bias? What could improve that?
As a whole, Kentucky Courts have continued to improve in how racial bias is identified and addressed. However, there is room for improvement still and before any problem can be resolved, it first must be acknowledged. Kentucky Courts can continue to provide training to address unconscious bias and make sure there is no room and no place, ever, in any aspect of justice, for intentional bias.