How do judges of the First Judicial Circuit Court, Arkansas reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is nonpartisan election.

First Judicial Circuit Court, Arkansas / Joined / Active

Kathie Hess

Judge, First Judicial Circuit Court, Arkansas

Kathie Hess is a Judge of the First Judicial Circuit Court, Arkansas. Sources ↓

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
–	First Judicial Circuit Court, Arkansas	–	–

How do judges of the First Judicial Circuit Court, Arkansas reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is nonpartisan election.
Which court is Kathie Hess on?: Kathie Hess is a Judge of the First Judicial Circuit Court, Arkansas.

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