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The candidate's website says, "Past President, Piedmont Judicial Circuit Bar Association"

The candidate's website says, "Being qualified to be a Judge is about much more than a legal resume and some extra-curricular activities."

The candidate's website says, "J.D., Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner Law, Graduated with Honors"

Received his law degree from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner Law, and graduated with Honors.

Is the past President of Piedmont Judicial Circuit Bar Association and currently the Chief Magistrate Judge in Jackson County.

Works at the Jackson County Superior Court Drug and Mental Health Court.

- Received his law degree from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner Law, and graduated with Honors.
- Is the past President of Piedmont Judicial Circuit Bar Association and currently the Chief Magistrate Judge in Jackson County.
- Works at the Jackson County Superior Court Drug and Mental Health Court.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "Ben’s philosophy as a judge has always been to treat people fairly and keep the community safe."

Believes that "Someone who is out on bond now, or on probation for a crime they committed, who then is alleged to have committed another felony, is a risk to continue re-offending and likely a risk to the community."

- The candidate's website says, "Ben’s philosophy as a judge has always been to treat people fairly and keep the community safe."
- Believes that "Someone who is out on bond now, or on probation for a crime they committed, who then is alleged to have committed another felony, is a risk to continue re-offending and likely a risk to the community."

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "When Ben started as the Jackson County Chief Magistrate Judge in 2018, he revoked the 'felony bond schedule'... Careful consideration is always given to determine if someone is a threat to public safety."

Revoked the "felony bond schedule," saying "careful consideration is always given to determine if someone is a threat to public safety."

Opposes granting bond for individuals charged with a new felony while on probation, parole, or bond, citing risks of re-offending and community safety concerns.

The candidate's website says, "Judge Green firmly believes in personal accountability. When a swimming pool contractor refused to turn over a list of assets in his possession Judge Green had him jailed for contempt. Watch the video here."

Believes in personal accountability, citing an example: "When a swimming pool contractor refused to turn over a list of assets in his possession Judge Green had him jailed for contempt."

- Revoked the "felony bond schedule," saying "careful consideration is always given to determine if someone is a threat to public safety."
- Opposes granting bond for individuals charged with a new felony while on probation, parole, or bond, citing risks of re-offending and community safety concerns.
- Believes in personal accountability, citing an example: "When a swimming pool contractor refused to turn over a list of assets in his possession Judge Green had him jailed for contempt."

Judicial Administration

Believes in "common sense approaches to keep our community safe."

- The candidate's website says, "Being qualified to be a Judge is about much more than a legal resume and some extra-curricular activities."
- Believes in "common sense approaches to keep our community safe."

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "Show your support by joining our team. Whether it’s volunteering your time, going door-to-door, or simply putting out a yard sign, Team Green wants you!"

Said, "I am an active youth mentor, sit on the Board of Directors of Legacy Youth Mentoring, am a former Ironman triathlete and ultramarathon trail runner, and the 2021 Georgia State Powerlifting Champion."

The candidate's website says, "✔ 20 Years Committed to His Country and Community"

The candidate's website says, "Thanks for your interest in volunteering! Please fill out the form to join Team Green and get involved."

The candidate's website says, "Ben lives in Commerce, GA where he is helping to raise his twin daughters with his wife Annette. Ben, a former Army officer, is an active youth mentor, former Ironman triathlete, ultramarathon runner, and the 2021 Georgia State Powerlifting Champion."

The candidate's website says, "Ben, a former Army officer, is an active youth mentor, former Ironman triathlete, ultramarathon runner, and the 2021 Georgia State Powerlifting Champion."

Believes that community involvement can lead to personal accountability, citing examples like trash pickup.

Ben is a Legacy Youth Mentoring Board Member, was Nominated Mentor of the Year in 2019 and 2023, is a Jefferson Rotary Club Member, and Class of 2024 Graduate of Leadership Jackson.

- Believes that community involvement can lead to personal accountability, citing examples like trash pickup.
- Ben is a Legacy Youth Mentoring Board Member, was Nominated Mentor of the Year in 2019 and 2023, is a Jefferson Rotary Club Member, and Class of 2024 Graduate of Leadership Jackson.

Community Involvement

Ben Green

Law Office of Jim R. David 

Has experience representing clients in personal injury cases.

- Has experience representing clients in personal injury cases.

As of March 19, 2024, Jim R. David did not have a website or any information online.

Believes Judges should communicate with citizens they serve rather than to be "isolated in their tower."

Promises to abide by four principles from Socrates in upholding judiciary system "to listen courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly and to decide impartially."

- Believes Judges should communicate with citizens they serve rather than to be "isolated in their tower."
- Promises to abide by four principles from Socrates in upholding judiciary system "to listen courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly and to decide impartially."

Jim R. David

- 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. 