Pat Evans, candidate for Durham County District Court Judge, District 14 seat 3
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Candidates for NC District Court Judge, District 14 seat 3
Pat Evans, the incumbent, and Kevin Jones are the candidates in the Democratic primary for District Court judge in Durham County’s District 14 seat 3. No Republicans are running. Get to know the candidates with our Voter Guide.
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Name: Pat Evans
Political party: Democrat
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 66
Campaign website: www.reelectpat.com
Occupation: Chief District Court Judge
Education: Bachelor of Arts from North Central University and Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought) Durham County District Attorney; Durham County District Court Judge
Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Living Legend National Council of Negro Women; Board of Advisors, Hayti Justice Movement; Food Bank of North Carolina
What could you do, if elected, to help make the justice system more equitable or accessible?
I would continue to expand Diversionary Courts to include a Juvenile Mental Health Court; Veterans Court, add more interpreters, and continue to reach out to community partners to address housing insecurities in reference to evictions.
Tell us about a specific event in your legal career of which you are most proud.
In an armed robbery matter, the victim offered to mentor the juvenile.
What areas of the law do you have experience in, as a judge or attorney?
Criminal
Civil litigation
Appellate
Government/public interest
Family law
Other: Involuntary commitments, drug treatment court, juvenile court, people’s court and community life court.
This story was originally published April 25, 2022 at 7:19 AM.
