Deitra is currently a candidate for a master's degree in judicial studies at the University of Nevada at Reno. She is a divorced, single mother and member of the Women of Clayton County and serves on the Board of Directors. She is also a member of Clayton County church and serves on the Communication and Hospitality Committees.

Deitra is currently an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice and previously served as a Clayton County Juvenile Court Judge.

Deitra Butler's campaign for superior court judge is her first entry into politics.

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Believes in fair justice, Deitra Butler, with over 14 years as a Juvenile Court Judge, seeks to leverage her legal experience and knowledge to serve as Clayton County Superior Court Judge.

Said, "I currently hold or have held membership in many prestigious legal organizations, including the Gate City Bar Association; the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys; the American Bar Association, where I served on the"

Believes in active participation in legal circles, having been a member of multiple esteemed legal organizations and serving on various committees, including ethics and diversity, with a recent executive role in juvenile court judges council.

Believes in active participation in legal circles, having been a member of multiple legal organizations and serving on various committees, including ethics and diversity, with a recent executive role in juvenile court judges council.

Said, "Having previously served as a Clayton County Juvenile Court Judge for 14 -1/2 years, I have the experience, knowledge, and skill necessary to make sound decisions based in law that will benefit this community."

- Believes in active participation in legal circles, having been a member of multiple legal organizations and serving on various committees, including ethics and diversity, with a recent executive role in juvenile court judges council.
- Said, "Having previously served as a Clayton County Juvenile Court Judge for 14 -1/2 years, I have the experience, knowledge, and skill necessary to make sound decisions based in law that will benefit this community."

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "CHANGING AND PROTECTING LIVES WITH JUSTICE AND INTEGRITY"

Believes in impartial justice for all, opposing a system with varying standards or influenced by fear, favoritism, or potential retribution against the adjudicator.

- Believes in impartial justice for all, opposing a system with varying standards or influenced by fear, favoritism, or potential retribution against the adjudicator.

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "If elected, I will implement restorative, fair, and balanced justice."

The candidate's website says, "The criminal justice system must incorporate the science of brain development, and its impact on behaviors into crime reduction strategies... Putting Clayton County at the forefront of the important task of serving our young people by employing best practice strategies designed to address the needs of both the community and the accused... Equipping participants with the life-skills and tools to allow them to lead productive lives while simultaneously improving community safety..."

Believes that "the criminal justice system must incorporate the science of brain development, and its impact on behaviors into crime reduction strategies."

Supports the use of programs that "equip youth with the life-skills and tools to allow them to lead productive lives while simultaneously improving community safety, strengthening the workforce, and improving educational outcomes by allowing young people to remain in school."

- Believes that "the criminal justice system must incorporate the science of brain development, and its impact on behaviors into crime reduction strategies."
- Supports the use of programs that "equip youth with the life-skills and tools to allow them to lead productive lives while simultaneously improving community safety, strengthening the workforce, and improving educational outcomes by allowing young people to remain in school."

Judicial Administration

The candidate's website says, "JUSTICE TEMPERED WITH COMPASSION"

Said, "It is time to elect new leadership to bring much needed change to Clayton County Superior Court... I am well versed in the law, rules, procedures, policy, and practices... My philosophy is justice tempered with fairness, integrity, and compassion."

Belives in "justice tempered with fairness, integrity, and compassion."

Said, "The belief that one can continue to do the same thing, and benefit from a different, favorable result is the definition of insanity. Let’s stop the insanity."

Said, "I want to ensure youthful offenders have an opportunity to rebound in the event they find themselves involved with the justice system for less serious, non-violent offenses."

- Belives in "justice tempered with fairness, integrity, and compassion."
- Said, "The belief that one can continue to do the same thing, and benefit from a different, favorable result is the definition of insanity. Let’s stop the insanity."
- Said, "I want to ensure youthful offenders have an opportunity to rebound in the event they find themselves involved with the justice system for less serious, non-violent offenses."

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "Our campaign relies on the support of volunteers and donors like you. Choose how you would like to get involved, and a member of our team will follow up with you."

Said, "I am a class of 2014 - 2016 Zero to Three Fellow... I served on the Zero to Three Advisory Board after completion of the fellowship... Additionally, I am a Class of 2018-2019 Leadership Clayton graduate, and a Class of 2019-2020 of Clayton County Grassroots Leadership graduate, also serving on the Clayton County Grassroots Leadership Advisory Board upon graduation. Similarly, I served on the University of Georgia Extension Clayton County Collaborative Advisory Board..."

Believes in community involvement; serves on the board of Women of Clayton County, contributes to church committees, and participates in various civic and religious groups. Enjoys family, walking, reading, and travel in her free time.

Serves on the board of Women of Clayton County, contributes to church committees, and participates in various civic and religious groups.

Has membership to many "prestigious legal organizations," including the Gate City Bar Association; the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys; the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Juvenile and Family Court Judges," within which she served on various committees.

- Serves on the board of Women of Clayton County, contributes to church committees, and participates in various civic and religious groups.
- Has membership to many "prestigious legal organizations," including the Gate City Bar Association; the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys; the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Juvenile and Family Court Judges," within which she served on various committees.

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Deitra Butler

Judge Deitra Butler is currently a candidate for a Master's Degree in Judicial Studies at the University of Nevada at Reno. She is a divorced, single mother and member of the Women of Clayton County and serves on the Board of Directors. She is also a member of Clayton County church and serves on the Communication and Hospitality Committees.

Judge Deitra Butler is currently an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice and previously served as a Clayton County Juvenile Court Judge.

This campaign is Judge Deitra Butler's first entry into politics.

The candidate's website says, "The criminal justice system must incorporate the science of brain development, and its impact on behaviors into crime reduction strategies... Putting Clayton County at the forefront of the important task of serving our young people by employing best practice strategies designed to address the needs of both the community and the accused... Equipping participants with the life-skills and tools to allow them to lead productive lives while simultaneously improving community safety, strengthening the workforce, and improving educational outcomes by allowing young people to remain in school."

- The candidate's website says, "The criminal justice system must incorporate the science of brain development, and its impact on behaviors into crime reduction strategies... Putting Clayton County at the forefront of the important task of serving our young people by employing best practice strategies designed to address the needs of both the community and the accused... Equipping participants with the life-skills and tools to allow them to lead productive lives while simultaneously improving community safety, strengthening the workforce, and improving educational outcomes by allowing young people to remain in school."

- Said, "It is time to elect new leadership to bring much needed change to Clayton County Superior Court... I am well versed in the law, rules, procedures, policy, and practices... My philosophy is justice tempered with fairness, integrity, and compassion."
- Said, "The belief that one can continue to do the same thing, and benefit from a different, favorable result is the definition of insanity. Let’s stop the insanity."
- Said, "I want to ensure youthful offenders have an opportunity to rebound in the event they find themselves involved with the justice system for less serious, non-violent offenses."

Said, "I currently hold or have held membership in many prestigious legal organizations, including the Gate City Bar Association; the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys; the American Bar Association, where I served on the Ethics Committee; the National Association of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, where I served on the Diversity Committee and the Ethics Committee, and I was pending board membership upon my departure from the bench; Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges Executive Committee."

- Believes in community involvement; serves on the board of Women of Clayton County, contributes to church committees, and participates in various civic and religious groups. Enjoys family, walking, reading, and travel in her free time.
- Said, "I currently hold or have held membership in many prestigious legal organizations, including the Gate City Bar Association; the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys; the American Bar Association, where I served on the Ethics Committee; the National Association of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, where I served on the Diversity Committee and the Ethics Committee, and I was pending board membership upon my departure from the bench; Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges Executive Committee."

As of April 2, 2024, Deitra Butler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judge Deitra Butler has served the Citizens of Clayton County for over 20 years. Details about her specific roles or previous jobs within the county are not provided.

Judge Deitra Butler has served the Citizens of Clayton County for over 20 years in a judicial capacity. Specific details about any appointments, committees, or previous political campaigns are not provided in the information given.

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 