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on the matter. Throughout the day,
I can expect to get multiple calls
or emails with new assignments or
questions. Most days, I meet with
at least one of my judges to discuss
a new assignment or to review
the results of my research and
recommendations. While much
of our work is done independently,
the Legal Department’s team
of attorneys work together to
assist the judges of our Circuit
in carrying out their judicial
responsibilities.
I hope you have enjoyed this
little peek inside the Thirteenth
Circuit’s Legal Department and
now have a better understanding
of the role of
judicial staff
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Author:
Melissa Foss –
Thirteenth
Judicial Circuit
Legal Department
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intheseunusualtimes,theCourtsystemhasadaptedandinnovatedto
keepthejusticesystemmoving.thethirteenthJudicialCircuitandtheSecond
districtCourtofappealgenerouslygaveusalookinsideourlocalcourtrooms
andchamberstoseehowoperationsarebeingconductedcurrently.thankyou
toourlocaljudiciaryandcourtstafffortheirhardwork!
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