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Judge Jan Jurden handed down a lengthy sentence for a Father and Stepmother that had multiple sexual encounters with a teenage boy. The two were sentenced to more than a decade in prison. Judge Jan Jurden is making it clear to all those who choose to abuse children, whether physically or sexually, that these types of crimes will be dealt with swiftly and to the full extent of the law. For further information you can read the entire article in The News Journal at www.delawareonline.com
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Judge Jan Jurden Judge Jan Jurden Wilmington, DE Superior Court Judge Jan Judren was the first female President of Superior Court. Susan Del Pesco, the state's first female Superior Court judge, administered the oath or Judren in the New Castle County Courthouse. Judge Jan Judren replaced Justice James Vaughn Jr. President Judge As President Judge, Jan Jurden oversees the 21 judges in three counties and works on setting policies and rules. She will still preside over civil and criminal trials. Smart Decisions Judge Jan Jurden is well known for taking the time to make smart decisions. While others jump to resolve a situation, Judge Jan Jurden believes in looking at all of the factors of evidence, as well as the overall circumstances surrounding an issue. Cracking Down on Sex Crimes Judge Jan Jurden handed down a lengthy sentence for a Father and Stepmother that had multiple sexual encounters with a teenage boy. The two were sentenced to more than a decade in prison. Judge Jan Jurden is making it clear to all those who choose to abuse children, whether physically or sexually, that these types of crimes will be dealt with swiftly and to the full extent of the law.
For further information you can read the entire article in The News Journal at www.delawareonline.com Standing Up For Rights Judge Jan Jurden has taken a strong interest in our judicial system, primarily with our justice department and the way we handle the incarceration and release of inmates. The term recidivism referrers to an inmate who is released, and then commits another crime and returns to incarceration. This vicious cycle costs tax payers millions of dollars per year. Judge Jurden is taking a hard look at how we can better this situation for everyone. Judge Jan Jurden Judge Jan Jurden makes smart decisions. According to www.delawareonline.com, on February 2nd, 2016 Judge Jan Jurden put a halt on all Capital Punishment Executions until all of the information pertaining to how these judgments are to be handed out could be reviewed. Citizens and members of the Judicial System have praised Judge Jurden for her clear thinking and courage to take a look at hard issues. Thanking you