NAME:
Tammy M. Stewart
YOUR CAMPAIGN WEBSITE ADDRESS:
http://www.TammyForJudge.com
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION:
Address: 1631 Elysian Fields Avenue, NOLA, 70117
Phone: 504-593-9500
FAX: 504-523-7766
E-mail: tammy4judge@gmail.com
PARTY AFFILIATION:
Democrat
PROFESSION:
Attorney
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION (if self-employed, what type of business)
Spears & Spears, Attorneys & Counselors at Law - Senior Associate Attorney
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION (include graduation date):
The Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
Juris Doctor, June 1996
IN 200 WORDS OR LESS LIST YOUR POLITICAL/CIVIC EXPERIENCE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:
Judge Pro-Tempore, First City Court (Appointed by the Supreme Court)
Louisiana State Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Metropolitan Area Committee, Leadership Forum Graduate
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, Southern University New Orleans (former)
Advisory Committee to the Louisiana Supreme Court for Revision of the
Code of Judicial Conduct
Association for Women Attorneys
Louisiana SPCA - Volunteer
Humane Society - Volunteer
IN 500 WORDS OR LESS PLEASE DISCUSS WHICH RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS OFFICE YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE MOST IMPORTANT AND WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO TO MEET THAT RESPONSIBILITY?
A Juvenile Court Judge has one of the most important roles in the judicial system. They are the first step in the delivery of justice and the protection of our community. I will ensure that all processes and decision making are carried out in a fair and unbiased manner, that all decisions balance the best interests of the juvenile with the best interests of the victim and community, and that the constitutional rights of all parties are upheld. Also, I will serve as a voice to influence local policy decisions, educate the public on the juvenile justice issues and initiate collaborative efforts with other service agencies, private businesses, and community organizations.
Judicial Efficiency and Accountability
I plan to start court on time, work a full day, review all motions and briefs in advance of any hearing, and dispose of the cases on my docket in a timely and efficient manner.
Crime and Public Safety
I am keenly aware of the need to balance the interest of the child with that of public safety. Repeat violent offenders must be taken off the streets to protect the safety of our other children and the community.
Gun Court Program
I will implement a Gun Court based upon the model outlined by the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grants program. The Gun Court will be a type of problem solving court that intervenes with youth who have committed gun offenses that have not resulted in serious physical injury. The gun court will include several principal elements including: (1) early intervention; (2) short-term intensive family and group counseling; (3) an intensive educational focus to show youth the harm that can come from unlawful gun use and the immediate response that will result when youth are involved with guns; and (4) the inclusion of a wide range of court personnel and law enforcement officials working together with community members.
Funding and Focus on Early Intervention
I will support and advocate for funding that focuses on establishing programs for early intervention and prevention of juvenile crime. Traditionally, the juvenile justice system has focused on dealing with youth after an initial contact with the local juvenile court. While this reactive emphasis on delinquent behavior is still prominent and necessary, I will focus on programs aimed at prevention and early intervention. A pro-active approach aimed at infusing accountability and stronger sanctions, and develops more innovative judicial responses to nonviolent offenders overcrowding both court dockets and detention facilities. I will focus on frequent hearings, immediate sanctions, family involvement, and treatment services.
Youth Study Center
I will support the immediate rebuilding of the Youth Study Center in accordance with the Missouri Model for best practices for prevention of juvenile delinquency. Programs that focus on a remedial approach, with regionally based facilities and community programs that emphasize rehabilitation, treatment, and education. This change led to a dramatic reduction in Missouri's recidivism rate to less than 8% annually. These are the kind of changes we can implement in Louisiana to prevent recurring juvenile crime.
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