Every party or person gets his “Day in Court.”
Allow the party to make his full statement, civilly and respectfully, so long as it is reasonably related to the matter before the court.
Never strip one’s dignity from anyone.
A person may choose to forfeit his dignity, but that is not my call.
Never allow the Court to be stripped of its dignity.
This is my call and my duty.
Never embarrass an attorney in the presence of his client.
Never embarrass a law enforcement officer in the presence of an offender.
Always maintain civility under the law.
The law prevails. This is a Court of law.
The law is the “codified common sense” of our State and our society.
These simple rules for my judicial conduct were written by me and published statewide in the Council of Magistrate Court Judges Newsletter in April 2006.
Lamar County’s Magistrate Court operates with dignity, civility, and respect for all. I ask for your vote to allow me a second term as your Chief Magistrate.
William A. Thomas